Originally a duck hunter (hence the name—Lagotto means “curly coated duck retriever” in one Italian dialect), the dog later became known for hunting truffles, a passion Snuff shares with ...

Her curly coated retriever will be an ambassador for her breed part in the Discover Dogs show, a standalone event at Crufts, which is on until Sunday at the NEC in Birmingham. Ms Harris said she ...

Each was bred with various other dogs in the area to create the “Chessie.” There’s also the curly-coated retriever, which may include Newfoundlands, poodles, and Irish water spaniels in its ...