RosaCasa Lagotto Romagnolo

RosaCasa Lagotto Romagnolo Lagotto Romagnolo Breeding Kennels located in Wairarapa, NZ I first stumbled upon the Lagotto Romagnolo breed as an obedience trainer back in 2019.

I loved all things about the breed, look, size, intelligence and drive. I now have 4 x Lagotti as well as 2 x Schnoodles. All my dogs are trained in obedience and are either currently competing, or have competed, in obedience and/or Rally O. With my interest in 3d printing I have developed this into making dog related items - see our web shop. Rosa Casa Kennels is situated on a lovely 3ha property in the Wairarapa, NZ.

Caos has a new stay training buddy, a realistic fake dog. She's a bit uncertain about it at the mo. But at least she's n...
11/06/2026

Caos has a new stay training buddy, a realistic fake dog. She's a bit uncertain about it at the mo. But at least she's not breaking to jump on it as she does to the other dogs 😅

I had to share this as it fully resonated with me and put into words so well what we go through as breeders.WHAT A BREED...
10/06/2026

I had to share this as it fully resonated with me and put into words so well what we go through as breeders.

WHAT A BREEDER NEVER SAYS OUT LOUD....!!!!

🤔 People often think that a breeder lives among perfect dogs. But they forget everything that goes into bringing these little miracles into the world. Photos are sweet, but the reality is intense and demanding.
✨ Every birth is a lottery. You can prepare, plan, and study everything … but not a single delivery goes exactly as hoped.
Every time it feels like the first time, even after years of experience.
😢 Death is our greatest enemy. A bitch who develops complications, a puppy that doesn't make it… It happens unexpectedly and breaks your heart every time.
✨ Using a good stud dog costs money and effort. Travel expenses, matings, tests, night time care … And then hoping that everything goes well: diarrhea, infections, stunted growth.
Breeding is an investment: financial, emotional, and physical.
✨Bottle feeding? Cute, yes … for the first five minutes.
But after that, feeding every 2–3 hours, day and night, for weeks.
That is pure survival mode, with a whole lot of energy as salvation.
🤦‍♀️ People often view puppies as “business”:
“Number of puppies × price = profit!”
But they forget the:
• Health & Genetic testing
• Matings
• Shows
• Training
• Nutrition
• Veterinarian
• Care and hygiene
• Photoshoots, advertising, website
• Kilograms of food and mountains of poop!!🙈
What is left? Not a gold bar nor a decent hourly wage 😁
😴 Sleepless nights are inevitable. No weekends off, no holiday, no break.
🤫 Who really raises the puppies? The bitch… AND the breeder. Every small infection can threaten an entire litter.
😬 And the question “Why is it so expensive?” If we got a dollar for every time we heard this the dogs would be eating caviar instead of kibble or meat.
😵‍💫 Future owners always make us worried. A puppy isn't a package you just send off. We choose adopters carefully; sometimes we refuse, sometimes we wait longer.
🫥 Emotional fatigue? You almost never see that. The pressure, the responsibility, watching over every detail … And the loneliness during an emergency.
🤐 Sometimes we want to quit. After loss. After setbacks. After exhaustion. And then a pup opens its little eyes … and everything starts all over again. It is a passion that never lets you go!
🙏 The grief of loss … We rarely talk about that. But with every pup we farewell a piece of us leaves with them. Yet we rise again, for the puppies that still need a home.
🥰 Yes, there are beautiful moments. Yes, there is immense joy.
But behind every experienced breeder lies a path full of sleepless nights, tears … And an unconditional love for these special animals.♥️🥰♥️

"Text borrowed and author unknown" but oh so true!! 💯

Bacci, Caos and Hydi. Yes, a few takes were required to get Caos to stay sitting 😀
05/06/2026

Bacci, Caos and Hydi. Yes, a few takes were required to get Caos to stay sitting 😀

By request obedience training blocks are now available in larger sizes up to 45cm square (or round).They're gigantic com...
02/06/2026

By request obedience training blocks are now available in larger sizes up to 45cm square (or round).
They're gigantic compared to the 20cm block as pictured.
The 40 and 45cm blocks have a heavier duty PVC non slip mat.
https://rosacasa.nz/store/obedience-training-block/

Caos lived up to her name by leaping over the balcony railing and landing in the lavender hedge. She was not impressed a...
30/05/2026

Caos lived up to her name by leaping over the balcony railing and landing in the lavender hedge. She was not impressed at being contained while we were photographing Bear and Bacci

How lovely to have a visit today from Rosie and Bacci's daughter, Bear. Here she is pictured with great aunt Amico (left...
30/05/2026

How lovely to have a visit today from Rosie and Bacci's daughter, Bear. Here she is pictured with great aunt Amico (left) and dad Bacci (centre).
Rosie clearly had no recollection that Bear was her daughter and kept her distance.
Still it was hard for any of the dogs to keep up with her zoomies. Wee Caos did try 😆

Leo is settling in well to his new home in Auckland. Glad to see you still know how to do a 'down ' Leo :)
26/05/2026

Leo is settling in well to his new home in Auckland. Glad to see you still know how to do a 'down ' Leo :)

Caos lost the last of her littermates today with Leo heading off to his new home. Have a wonderful life Leo with your ne...
25/05/2026

Caos lost the last of her littermates today with Leo heading off to his new home.
Have a wonderful life Leo with your new family 😀

Leo enjoying individual attention for his last night with us
24/05/2026

Leo enjoying individual attention for his last night with us

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