Welcome to the MiaBella Kennels run by Chris & Jane Counsell, breeders of Lagotto Romagnolo dogs in the Wairarapa, New Zealand. Lagottos were originally bred as water retrievers in Italy but nowadays they are the only breed recognised as Truffle sniffing dogs.

We do not have any puppies available currently, our next litter is likely to be in September 2010 – please click here to register your interest in purchasing a puppy from us.

We imported Mia Rose from Nugold Kennels, Perth. Our stud, Tartufo Roco (Gino) – whose father Sarno was originally imported from Italy to Australia, came from Azzuronastro Kennels.

MiaBella Amica

We are delighted that one of our puppies MiaBella Amica is the first New Zealand bred Lagotto to be awarded ‘New Zealand Champion‘.