This is an exceptional breed and we breed for exceptional personalities. In addition to loyal, they are gentle, patient, accepting, calm, confident dogs which are great with kids, love attention and are not prone to negative traits found in some dogs.
If you are looking for a family pet, the Lagotto is an excellent candidate - being small at 25lbs (Female) and 35 Lbs (Male), the lagotto is a great sized animal. Not big enough to knock over young kids, not small enough to get under foot, these excellent companions are a great addition to a family.