LaSimba Lagotto Romagnolo
Moreton Bay, QLD
Hi, I'm Fiona L.
Breeding and showing ANKC Lagotto Romagnolo for AAT - Animal Assisted Therapy, activities and education.
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Member since Aug 2024
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- Breeding & Welfare
- Health Practices
- Home Environment
- Documentation
- Feeding
- Physical Condition
Our Breeding Practices
Behaviour and socialisation
Our puppies are reared using the Puppy Culture Protocol as well as ENS (Early Neurological Socialisation) in their first three weeks.
Health
Our puppies will all have had their first vaccination, microchip, and are wormed every 2 weeks before coming home with you. Our puppies will have had their first flea preventative before coming home with you. All our puppies will have passed their health check at the vet before coming home with you. Any health or…
Home environment
Our puppies are born and raised in our family home. Our dogs live in a weather protected, temperature controlled area. Our puppies are raised on our rural property. Our puppies are born indoors but also have access to outdoor play and activities. We provide a stimulating environment for our puppies with…
Included with our puppies
Our puppies come with: Health guarantee Puppy training information Puppy raising guide DNA results of parents Relevant health records Breed specific care guide ANKC registration certificate Starter food pack Toy Blanket with mothers scent Lifetime support for all our puppy families
Health Tests
Core Tests(1/1)
LaSimba Lagotto Romagnolo conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Lagotto Romagnolo.
Hip Dysplasia
Physical Test
These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…
![Hip Dysplasia](https://assets.rightpaw.com.au/images/health-tests/hip-dysplasia.jpg)
Additional Tests
LaSimba Lagotto Romagnolo conducts 4 additional tests available for the Lagotto Romagnolo.
Genetic Test
Benign Familial juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE) is a genetic disease specific to the Lagotto Romagnolo, causing seizures. There is a blood test available to identify if a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Hyperuricosuria (HUU) is a genetic disease that causes a build-up of uric acid in the urine, predisposing to painful bladder and kidney stones. It can occur in a range of breeds. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this disease.
Genetic Test
This is a neurodegenerative disorder that can affect the Lagotto Romagnolo. It can cause wobbliness, tremors, abnormal eye movements and seizures. There is a DNA test available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Genetic Test
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs is a type of genetic eye disease causing deterioration of the retina and eventually, blindness. There are a variety of sub-types of PRA, which can occur in various breeds. There are various DNA tests available to identify whether a breeding dog is carrying this condition.
Transportation options
LaSimba Lagotto Romagnolo will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:
Getting your puppy home
LaSimba Lagotto Romagnolo supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.
Badges of Recognition
About the Breeder
A little about us
LaSimba Kennels has been involved in showing and breeding Rhodesian Ridgebacks for 25 years and has gotten involved in Lagotti for the last three as the breed aligns so well with the AAT (animal assisted therapy, education and activities) space…a key focus for us with involvement with school dog programs. Our…
Why we got involved in breeding
Passion for showing, preservation breeding and animal assisted activities, education and therapy.
Our special touch
Multifaceted foci with temperament considered paramount.
Credentials
State registration
4100028161
Association
Dogs Queensland (ANKC)
Breeding since
2000
A$3,500