ABOUT US
Negro Tesoro: A Family-Run Kennel with a Clear Purpose
Negro Tesoro was established in 2011 as a natural continuation of our life with dogs, our love for them and our belief that a dog is truly part of the family.
OUR STORY
How Negro Tesoro Began
Negro Tesoro began when our long-standing love of dogs developed into a desire to devote ourselves seriously to responsible breeding, leading to the establishment of our kennel in 2011.
The name Negro Tesoro means “Black Treasure”. For us, it will always be associated with Lara, our black Labrador Retriever, who held an exceptional place in our family. She was where our story began — our treasure, and one of the reasons our bond with dogs became such an important part of our lives.
Through Lara and the dogs who followed, the philosophy that still guides Negro Tesoro gradually took shape: to value each dog for its temperament, trust, relationship with people and ability to live naturally as part of the family.
As Lara reached the later years of her life, the Lagotto Romagnolo gradually became part of our family. Lara lived to the remarkable age of 15 and remained a symbol of loyalty, family bonds and the beginning of Negro Tesoro. From that personal story, a clear breeding direction centred on the Lagotto Romagnolo gradually emerged.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Italian Bloodlines at the Core
Our aim is to work with high-quality Italian Lagotto Romagnolo bloodlines. Both Emily and Melissa were bred in Italy and were selected for our breeding programme for their pedigrees, breed type, temperament and documented health results.
We apply the same principles when selecting stud dogs. We do not simply choose the nearest or most convenient option; we look for a mating that makes genuine breeding sense in terms of pedigree, health, temperament and breed type.
WHY THE LAGOTTO
A Breed That Reflects What We Value
The Lagotto Romagnolo appealed to us for its intelligence, people-oriented nature, working heritage and Italian roots. It is a breed that thrives on close contact with its family, activity, mental stimulation and clear, consistent guidance.
Another characteristic that drew us to the breed is its distinctive dense, curly coat of woolly texture. Lagotti tend to shed very little, which may make them easier to live with for some people who are sensitive to dog hair. However, no breed can be considered completely hypoallergenic and individual reactions vary, so we always recommend spending time with the breed before making a decision.
FAMILY-RAISED
Our Puppies Are Raised as Part of the Family
Our puppies are not raised separately from everyday family life. From their earliest days, they are part of our home environment, experiencing human contact, normal household sounds and daily routines, with gradual, age-appropriate exposure to new situations as part of their early socialisation and habituation.
We observe their development, temperament and responses to different situations. Our aim is not simply to raise attractive puppies, but to give each one the best possible foundations for becoming a well-balanced dog able to settle confidently into its new family.
NEGRO TESORO
Discover More About Negro Tesoro
Meet our dogs, see our current puppies or get in touch if our approach to breeding resonates with you.
We Stay in Touch with the Families of Our Puppies
Our responsibility does not end when a puppy leaves for its new home. We stay in touch with many of the owners of dogs we have bred and value the opportunity to follow their development, health, temperament and everyday life with their families.
Several dogs we have bred also return to us for grooming in our salon. This gives us valuable first-hand insight into how they mature, including their coat quality, conformation and overall development.
Our Support Continues After the Puppy Goes Home
We value updates from owners, including photographs and information about temperament, health and everyday life as our puppies grow into adult dogs.
We Regularly Groom Some Dogs We Have Bred
Several dogs bred by us are regularly groomed in our salon. This gives us valuable practical feedback on coat quality, grooming needs and their development as they mature.
A Bitch We Bred Has Qualified for Breeding
We are particularly pleased that a bitch bred by us has now met the requirements for breeding. For a breeder, this is valuable feedback and a natural continuation of our long-term work with the breed.
We See Breeding as a Long-Term Responsibility
Responsible breeding does not end with choosing a suitable mating or caring for a litter. We continue to develop our knowledge through specialist lectures and education focused on breeding, health, genetics, reproduction, puppy development and canine care.
We have completed the MasterClass chovateľa 2025 and MasterClass chovateľa 2026 educational programmes, comprising a total of thirteen specialist lectures.
