Lagotto Romagnolo
The Lagotto Romagnolo has a thick curly coat. It does not drop hair the way most dogs do. The loose hair stays in the coat and turns into knots. Most Lagottos need a groom every six weeks. Brushing at home is what keeps that groom simple.
- Coat type
- Curly
- Groom every
- 6 weeks
- Brushing at home
- Line brush every 2 to 3 days
- Shedding
- Almost nothing on the floor. It stays in the coat.
- Watch for
- Beard, front legs and behind the ears
- Time in the salon
- About 105 minutes for a Full Groom
What the coat is like
The Lagotto is an Italian working dog. It was bred to find truffles in wet ground. The coat is dense and curly all over, and it sheds water. Dogs NSW says the Lagotto never sheds hair, so the coat needs trimming on a regular basis. The hair your dog loses packs down near the skin instead. The beard, the front legs and the trousers hold the most.
Why six weeks
A curly coat holds every hair your dog loses. That hair works its way down and packs tight at the skin. The top can still feel soft to your hand. Underneath, it has gone solid. We scissor a Lagotto by hand and keep the shape round. That only works while a comb can still get through. If it cannot, going short is the kind way out.
A Lagotto is scissored by hand and not taken very short. If the coat has gone solid, we will show you where it started.
Home care between grooms
- Line brush every two to three days. Part the coat with one hand and brush one narrow line at a time, beginning at the skin. Then work out towards the tips.
- Comb the same line after you brush it. If the comb stops, the knot is still there. The beard, the front legs and the backs of the ears go first.
- Dry the coat after a swim. Wet curly hair packs down fast.
Line brushing, shown by iGroomHub, our partner. This is how our groomers brush, and it is the way to do it at home.
What you need at home
- Steel comb
Run it down to the skin. If it stops, you have found a knot.
- Slicker brush
This is the brush you line brush with. Follow it with the comb.
- Shampoo and conditioner
The conditioner is the one that counts on this coat. Our range is made with chemists: 100% natural, vegan and palm oil free.
What we do for Lagottos at WOOOF
Most Lagottos book a Full Groom. That is a bath, a full dry, ears, nails and a hand scissored finish. It takes about 105 minutes. Bring a photo so we get the length right. If the coat is knotted we add Dematting and bring your next visit forward. Puppies start in the Happy Puppy Club.
What a Lagotto Romagnolo groom costs
Set to a medium dog with a curly coat. That is where most Lagottos sit. Change the size if yours is smaller or larger.
Showing the lowest prices, for a medium dog with a curly / long coat. Pick your dog’s weight and coat to see their price.
Add to any service
- Teeth Brush$30
- Nail Trim$25
- Nail filing$15
- DemattingFrom $34quoted on arrival
- DesheddingFrom $34quoted on arrival
Specialist grooming and programmes
Grooming that is priced after a conversation, a consultation, a coat assessment or a programme rather than a standard slot.
Happy Puppy Club
Short, positive sessions that teach a puppy the salon is a good place, so their whole grooming life is easier. Start any time from their first vaccinations.
See how the club works →
Spa treatments
Hydrospa and therapeutic treatments for coat, skin and muscular health, for itchy skin, dull coats, and older dogs who feel their walks the next day.
Browse treatments →
Hand stripping
Terriers and Spaniels whose coats are better hand stripped, or stripped and clipped. Duration and price depend on the coat.
Talk to our team →
Asian freestyle groom
Soft, sculpted, toy-like styling by an award-winning stylist: rounded faces, fuller legs, even braids. For smaller dense or curly coats groomed every 4 weeks.
Talk to our team →Cancellations and late arrivals
Please give us 24 hours if plans change. Arriving more than 15 minutes late may mean we cannot finish the groom booked.
Safe handling fee
A $30 safe handling fee applies where a dog needs two groomers or extra time to stay safe and comfortable. We always call you first.
Ready when you are
You’re 2 minutes away from happiness. Our booking portal helps you select the right services for your dog and shows you live calendar availability.
Book nowService prices are a starting point. The exact price is confirmed at drop-off, based on grooming time, coat condition, size and any extra handling. Add-on prices are exact.
Common questions
How often does a Lagotto Romagnolo need grooming?
Every six weeks. A Lagotto coat holds the hair your dog loses instead of dropping it, so knots form down at the skin.
Do Lagotto Romagnolos shed?
Not the way most dogs do. The hair your dog loses stays in the coat. That is why combing down to the skin every two to three days matters so much.
Where this comes from
Dogs NSW, Lagotto Romagnolo. "As it never sheds, the coat needs to be trimmed regularly. A bath, followed by combing, is necessary to prevent matting."
RSPCA South Australia, The complete guide to grooming your dog. Poodles, poodle crosses and wiry haired terriers need regular combing. Trapped hair can cause ear and eye infections.
RSPCA Australia, Why and how should I groom my dog? Brush knots out before they turn into mats.
PetSure, Pet Health Monitor 2026. Ear infections in adult dogs cost $473 on average to treat.
WOOOF groomers are not vets. We tell you what we see on the table and send you to your vet. Nothing here is vet advice.