Health Guarantee – Golden Truffle Lagotto

Welcome to Golden Truffle Lagotto.
We understand that bringing home a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy is an exciting moment  and you want the reassurance that your new companion is healthy, ethically raised, and ready to become a cherished part of your family.

Our commitment is simple: transparency, responsibility, and the highest health standards in the Lagotto Romagnolo breed.

How We Care for Our Lagotto Puppies

Every puppy at Golden Truffle Lagotto is raised with exceptional care from day one. Our breeding program focuses on producing healthy, confident Lagotto Romagnolo puppies who are well-prepared for their new homes.

All our puppies benefit from:

• A complete veterinary health exam performed by a licensed veterinarian

• Core vaccinations, including:

  • Distemper

  • Parvovirus

  • Adenovirus

  • Parainfluenza

  • Bordetella (when recommended)

• Regular deworming schedules

• Early Neurological Stimulation (ENS) and early socialization

• Introductions to household noises, travel, grooming, and basic handling

• A high-quality diet formulated for optimal puppy development

• Exposure to light scent games to support their natural Lagotto instincts

Our goal is to raise puppies who are healthy in body and confident in mind, ready to succeed as beloved family companions or future truffle dogs.

Health Testing of Our Breeding Dogs

The Lagotto Romagnolo is a rare breed with specific health considerations.
To ensure every puppy has the strongest foundation, our breeding dogs complete comprehensive health testing, including:

Orthopedic Evaluations

• Hip Dysplasia

• Elbow Dysplasia

• Patella assessment

Eye Testing (CAER)

Performed annually by board-certified ophthalmologists.

Breed-Specific DNA Screening

Including but not limited to:

• Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD)

• Juvenile Epilepsy (JE)

• Hyperuricosuria (HUU)

• Other hereditary conditions known in the breed

We only breed dogs who pass all evaluations and contribute positively to the breed’s long-term health.

Our Health Guarantee

To give you confidence and peace of mind, every Lagotto Romagnolo puppy from Golden Truffle Lagotto comes with a one-year health guarantee covering any hereditary or congenital condition that significantly affects the puppy’s quality of life.

Here’s how it works:

1. Veterinary Visit Required
   You must take your puppy to a licensed veterinarian within 10 days of pickup/delivery for an initial health examination.

2. If a Serious Genetic Issue Is Found
   Contact us immediately with your veterinarian’s written diagnosis.

3. Resolution Options
   Depending on the situation, we will offer one of the following:

   • A replacement Lagotto puppy of comparable quality, or

   • A refund up to the purchase price

We handle each situation with compassion and fairness.

What We Ask From You

To keep the guarantee valid and support your puppy’s health, we require that you:

• Maintain routine veterinary care and vaccinations

• Feed a balanced, high-quality diet appropriate for a Lagotto puppy

• Provide a safe, nurturing home environment

• Avoid excessive jumping or strenuous activity during growth

• Notify us promptly if any health concerns arise

Our goal is to partner with you in giving your Lagotto the best life possible.

Why Golden Truffle Lagotto?

We are committed to ethical, responsible Lagotto Romagnolo breeding.
Every pairing is chosen based on:

• Health-tested, genetically sound bloodlines

• Stable, affectionate temperaments

• Authentic Lagotto characteristics and truffle-hunting instincts

• Strong structure, coat quality, and working ability

Our puppies are raised in our home, not in kennels and receive the kind of individualized care that builds confidence, social intelligence, and emotional stability.

We support our families long after the puppy goes home.
You are welcome to reach out at any time with questions, guidance needs, or updates, we love to stay connected.

Questions? We’re Here to Help

If you’d like to learn more about our health guarantee, our breeding program, or the Lagotto Romagnolo breed, please reach out through our Contact Page.

Thank you for choosing Golden Truffle Lagotto.
We are honored to help you welcome a healthy, well-raised Lagotto Romagnolo puppy into your home.