August 21, 2024 | The Judges Selection Committee is seeking recommendations for the Puppy and Veteran Sweepstakes judge for our next National Annual Specialty being held at Colonial Park, NJ on October 1, 2025. Look under Members tab for more information |
July 30, 2024 | National Specialty and Supported entry results available here |
May 13, 2024 | New import Rules for Dogs: In today’s edition of the Federal Register, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published its newly finalized rule on the importation of dogs. The 123-page rule, which will become effective on August 1, 2024, is available at https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-05-13/pdf/2024-09676.pdf. |
February 12, 2024 | Kim McBee has resigned as President. Vice-President Jim Talbert will move up to President as per the bylaws. The Board has passed a motion for Kim to assume the Vice-President's position |
February 12, 2024 | February Board meeting cancelled; the next Board meeting will be on March 10 |
February 1, 2024 | Last day to apply for your 2023 Title Award Rosettes |
January 30, 2024 | Effective 4/3/24 Lagotti will be a Ramp Mandatory breed for AKC Conformation |
January 8, 2024 | 2023 Title Award Rosettes - Applications now available here. Applications must be received no later than February 1, 2024 |
December 26, 2023 | 2024 Calendar now available to order. |
October 13, 2023 | The LRCA is raising funds for recognition awards for the our Top 12 AKC Junior Handlers that are showing Lagotti! Click here for more information |
August 30, 2023 | Nominating Committee now seeking volunteers for 2024 Board positions |
August 29, 2023 | Click HERE for the latest news on the 2024 National Specialty July 26, 2024 at the Carolina Convention Center, Greenville, SC in conjunction with Carolina Foothills Cluster |
March 29, 2023 | Click on the links below for Specialty & Supported Entry results: "Special Attraction" Results Best Head - CH Brides Rock My World Kan Trace - Owners: Phil Booth, Sabina Zdunic Sinkovic & Kris Harner & Robert Harner II. Breeder: Janet Bazell & Mike Bazell & St Johns KNL. Best Coat - CH Lilyfield Dancing In The Moonlight BCAT CGC TKN - Owners: Catherine Elder, Lisa DiStefano & Sandra Mignogna Breeders: Catherine Elder, Lisa DiStefano & Sandra Mignogna Best Structure & Movement - GCHS IL Granaio Dei Malatesta Flocky - Owners: Traci Chla,n Monica Benelli, Blair Aguillard Breeder: Monica Benelli |
March 17, 2023 | For updated specialty information click here |
March 10, 2023 | 2023 Specialty - For updated Judges information, click here |
March 8, 2023 | 2023 Specialty - Prof & Sig.na Morsiani unable to judge due to illness Click here for more information |
March 1, 2023 |
February 21, 2023 |
February 21, 2023 | 2023 Versatility Awards - Applications now available. Last date to submit: March 16. 2023 |
November 12, 2022 |
October 29, 2022 | AKC, CHF & the Theriogenology Foundation Present Canine Breeder Excellence Seminar Tracks! 3 Webinars on Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 November 2, 9 & 16 - Click here for more information |
October 12, 2022 | The membership has approved the proposed Bylaws and Code of Ethics by an overwhelming margin. |
October 10, 2022 | Do you and your dog participate in performance activities or events? The LRCA Calendar committee is looking for a few more photos of dogs in performance activities. If you have any, please send them to LRCAPhotos@gmail.com |
October 1,2022 | Calling ALL Volunteers -The LRCA needs YOU! The LRCA relies on volunteers to manage the club and all of the club’s activities. Any member can volunteer to fill openings on club committees. Below are some of the areas where volunteers are needed. Please consider volunteering! Contact Liz Reese for more information – click here 2024 National Specialty Committee - Chair and members Specialty tentatively to be held in central US. Education Committee – Chair & members – responsible for developing website educational articles for pet owners, breeders and exhibitors covering a wide variety of topics such as training, grooming, behavior etc. Committee will also be responsible for developing an ongoing series of educational/informative webinars. AKC Breeder Education Coordinator - responsible for organizing and coordinating educational activities for Breeders within the Parent Club. Works closely with the Education Committee Legislative Liaison – tracks and sends alerts regarding legislation unfriendly to dog owners and/or breeders Archivist – gathers and maintains historical data on the breed and club |
September 21, 2022 | 2023 National Specialty read about it HERE! |
September 11, 2022 | It is time to nominate candidates for the 2023 Board of Directors of the Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America and we need your help. If you are a voting member of the LRCA interested in joining the board or want to suggest another voting member, please send an email to nomcomchair@lagottous.com with your suggestion, position that you or your suggested person is interested in and any experience or qualifications that would be helpful for you/your suggested voting member in carrying out the duties of the position by September 17, 2022 at 5 pm Eastern time. Our club is the AKC breed club and the board makes decisions and takes actions to benefit and determine the future of the Lagotto Romagnolo. Information on the duties of each position and our nomination and election process are available at lagottous.com at this link under club documents and bylaws. https://www.lagottous.com/resources/Approved%20New%20Bylaws%201-15-2015.pdf The 2023 Nominating Committee |
July 14, 2022 | Time to Submit Your Photos for the 2023 Lagotto Calendar!! Scroll down on the Home page for more information |
June 2022 |
May 2022 | Be a Health Hero The LRCA Health Committee is conducting a survey for all Lagotti that looks into all aspects of LR health. There are questions of environment, nutrition, and other factors that make up LR well being. This is an in-depth survey and we are going to send a Health Hero magnet (see above) as a thank you gift for participating. Answers are confidential. We hope those with older or deceased LRs will participate as well as those with young healthy dogs. To participate, click HERE |
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February 16, 2022 Click here for more information |
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December 1, 2021 |
October 18, 2021 | 2021 National Specialty Merchandise Clearance - click here |
October 11, 2021 | 2022 National Specialty Volunteers Needed - click here |
October 11, 2021 | New Annual Title Rosettes - click here |