Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Unusual Breeds


My sister Judy and I met a couple of friendly dogs while on our shopping trip in Prescott last weekend. The dogs are a breed called Lagotto Romagnolo, Italian dogs used as water retrievers and more importantly, truffle sniffing dogs.

They had very exotic names that I promptly forgot.  Sorry guys!

Their coats are very dense and curly to the touch and their owner said they do not shed.  When I looked up the breed, I learned that their coats are waterproof.

These two came all the way from Budapest.

Aren't they cute?
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 20, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Beautiful, fluffy looking dogs, who clearly love having their pictures taken!

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  2. KateAugust 20, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    The bottom pooch looks like "a bad hair day." Seems there now is a plethora of canine breeds. I swear that there were only about 10 when I was a youngster.

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  3. LowellAugust 20, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    They're very cute. I thought they might be Labradoodles. The next dog we get, if ever, will be a non-shedding dog! :)

    I wonder if a truffle-sniffing dog is necessary in Phoenix. :)

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  4. JudyAugust 20, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    I can't believe you remembered the name of this breed of dog! They may be water dogs but I know they don't like umbrellas.

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  5. BirdmanAugust 20, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    If you say so.

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 20, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Very cute little 'italian' dogs Sharon, I think the not shedding hair thing is a nice added bonus.

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  7. glendaAugust 20, 2013 at 9:05 AM

    Adorable. Reminds me of a sheep. Ha Ha

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  8. RedPatAugust 20, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    They are both sweet! Never heard of that breed, Sharon.

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  9. R.H.August 20, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Revealing that I'm an Aussie who's been to Phoenix (and Tucson) may endear myself to you (if it counts for anything).

    I really am humorous, I could show you the bruises.

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  10. JackAugust 20, 2013 at 6:06 PM

    They are adorable. The people who live next door have a labradoodle (cross between labrador and poodle) that looks an awful lot like these two.

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  11. RandyAugust 20, 2013 at 6:12 PM

    What cute faces! Makes one smile.

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  12. Mary Helen-Art Saves LivesAugust 20, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    They both have such sweet baby faces...lovely pups. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart

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  13. CatalystAugust 20, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Were they black, they would resemble Obama's dog(s). Just saw on the news tonight they got a companion for Bo.

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  14. ThérèseAugust 21, 2013 at 1:30 AM

    They are... looking a little bit like the bichons.

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  15. GunnAugust 21, 2013 at 10:45 PM

    They are cute!:)

    BUT:
    My husband would have called each of them "a mop on a stick...."



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  16. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 7:57 AM

    So very cute!

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