More: Born for the Water: Meet Oakley. Oakley, a one-year-old Lagotto Romagnolo, embodies his breed’s historic love for the water. Originating in Italy's marshlands, Lagottas began centuries ago as elite waterfowl retrievers before becoming world-famous truffle hunters. Oakley is proudly keeping those original water-dog roots alive. This handsome roan boy is a phenomenal swimmer and dock diver who will happily play in the water for hours. He sports a beautiful, dense coat of curls that protects him in the lake and makes him look like a living teddy bear. When his swimming adventures are done, this affectionate boy loves to hug and snuggle.