Lagotto Romagnolo Weight & Growth Chart

Complete weight guide with growth charts for male and female Lagotto Romagnolos from puppy to adult.

Male Adult Weight

24–35 lbs

Female Adult Weight

20–30 lbs

Lagotto Romagnolo Weight Overview

A fully grown Lagotto Romagnolo weighs between 24 and 35 pounds. Males range 24–35 lbs; females 20–30 lbs.

Males 28-35 lbs, females 24-31 lbs. Compact and sturdy, smaller than most sporting breeds. Should appear rustic and strong, not refined or delicate..

Growth Chart

When Does a Lagotto Romagnolo Stop Growing?

Lagotto Romagnolos typically reach their full adult height of 16–19 inches by 12 to 15 months and their full adult weight of 24–35 lbs shortly after. Males 28-35 lbs, females 24-31 lbs. Compact and sturdy, smaller than most sporting breeds. Should appear rustic and strong, not refined or delicate..

Factors that influence growth include genetics, nutrition, and spay/neuter timing. Dogs spayed or neutered very early may grow slightly taller due to delayed growth plate closure.

Is My Lagotto Romagnolo Overweight?

Assessing your Lagotto Romagnolo's body condition (healthy range: 24–35 lbs):

Rib check: Run your hands along the ribcage—you should feel individual ribs under a slight fat layer
Overhead view: A defined waist should be visible between ribs and hips
Side profile: The abdomen should tuck upward behind the last rib

Overweight Lagotto Romagnolos face higher risks of Hip Dysplasia, joint problems, and shortened lifespan. Even for a medium-sized breed, excess weight significantly impacts joint health and overall wellbeing. Work with your vet to adjust feeding and exercise if needed.

Feeding Recommendation

Daily food for an adult Lagotto Romagnolo: 0.5–0.7 cups of high-quality dry food in two meals, budgeting $47–74/month. Puppies growing toward 24–35 lbs need three to four daily feedings until around six months old. The breed's unique juvenile epilepsy syndrome is notable but benign. Genetic testing for storage diseases is essential in breeding programs.—treats count toward daily calorie intake.

Weight by Age Table

Age	Male (lbs)	Female (lbs)
3 months	7.9–9.6	6.7–8.1
6 months	17.5–21.0	14.8–17.9
9 months	25.4–30.6	21.5–26.1
12 months	31.7–38.3	26.9–32.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Adult Lagotto Romagnolos weigh 24–35 lbs (males: 24–35 lbs; females: 20–30 lbs). Males 28-35 lbs, females 24-31 lbs. Compact and sturdy, smaller than most sporting breeds. Should appear rustic and strong, not refined or delicate..

Most Lagotto Romagnolos reach adult height of 16–19 inches by 12–15 months, with full body weight of 24–35 lbs achieved shortly after. Males 28-35 lbs, females 24-31 lbs. Compact and sturdy, smaller than most sporting breeds. Should appear rustic and strong, not refined or delicate..

For a Lagotto Romagnolo at healthy weight (24–35 lbs), you should feel ribs without pressing hard, see a defined waist from above, and notice an abdominal tuck from the side. Even modest excess weight stresses this medium-sized breed's frame and can worsen conditions like Hip Dysplasia.

A Lagotto Romagnolo puppy growing toward 24–35 lbs needs carefully measured portions. Feed 3–4 times daily until 6 months, then twice daily. With moderate energy levels (3/5), avoid overfeeding to prevent excess weight gain. Monitor body condition weekly and adjust as needed.

Poor weight gain in a Lagotto Romagnolo puppy warrants a vet visit. For a breed that should reach 24–35 lbs at maturity, slow growth can signal parasites (very common in puppies), underfeeding, food intolerance, or illness. Given this breed's curly coat, it can be hard to visually assess body condition–weigh your puppy weekly. Your vet will likely run a fecal test and blood work.