King Charles’ new puppy, Snuff, belongs to the Lagotto Romagnolo breed, which has a long history in Italy. The UK Kennel Club explains that Lagotto translates to “curly-coated duck retriever ...

and characteristics that make them fascinating additions to the dog kingdom. Hailing from Italy, the Lagotto Romagnolo is a curly-coated retriever primarily known for its truffle-hunting skills.

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 ...