It originates in the marshlands of the Delta del Po in the eastern part of the Romagna sub-region of Italy.

Another theory believes it comes instead from Romagnol can lagòt, meaning "water dog".

[3][1] The Lagotto originated in the lowlands of Comacchio and marshlands of Ravenna in the Delta del Po, in the eastern part of the Romagna sub-region of Italy.

[5] The Lagotto is of small to medium size, rarely over 50 cm at the withers,[2] powerfully built and of rustic appearance.

[6] Neurological disorders that have been identified in the breed include cerebellar abiotrophy[7]: 308  and idiopathic epilepsy.