The Lagotto Romagnolo [laˈɡɔtto romaɲˈɲɔːlo] (plural Lagotti) is a breed of dog that comes from the Romagna sub-region of Italy. The name derives from Romagnol can lagòt, meaning 'water dog'. The Lagotto Romagnolo [laˈɡɔtto romaɲˈɲɔːlo] (plural Lagotti) is a breed of dog that comes from the Romagna sub-region of Italy. The name derives from Romagnol can lagòt, meaning 'water dog'. In that punt were the parents and grandparents of Rosetta and Reno. The instinct to hunt, swim and retrieve is inborn and does not have to be encouraged. Lagotti have to be trained from an early age to look for truffles.