I'm the breeder behind NewBliss located in Arlington Heights, IL. We are passionate about this breed and committed to preserving the legacy of this ancient and very special breed. Our dogs live in our home with us. We are a small breeder focused on breeding and raising healthy, happy family pets. All of our breeding dogs are health tested to ensure that their offspring will never be at risk for any of the diseases that are common to Lagotti.
About Kim
My husband and I have enjoyed being dog owners for many years. We are enjoying being recent empty nesters as it has given us an opportunity to delve into showing and breeding these amazing dogs that we love so much!
What makes Kim’s program special
We consider our breeding program to be a "boutique" type of program. We are small and do not have many litters, so we are very discriminating about where we place our puppies. Our hope is to foster a family environment where our puppy families get to know each other (and us) and our litter siblings have opportunities to see each other as they grow up. Temperament and early training/socialization are of the utmost importance to us as we know they can make a difference for our puppies and their new families to have a successful and happy life.
Kim is a member of a club
Lagotto Romagnolo Club of America
Kim’s certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder
Kim has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Please contact the breeder to get more information about pricing.
“Price includes health guarantee, AKC registration, the first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, and early stages of crate training/housebreaking. A puppy pack is also included. Deposits are not accepted until puppies are born and it is known that one will be available for you. Guarantees as to sex and color will not be made. Temperament and best fit for the family will be determined by the breeder with input from families as to lifestyle, experience with dogs, and preferences being last.”
Kim may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Kim offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Kim directly.
We use the Puppy Culture method of training and socializing our puppies. We work on beginning crate training and beginning potty training from age 5 weeks to 8 weeks. Socialization begins at birth and continues through the time the puppy leaves to their new home. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Scent introduction, Socialized in new places, Socialized with children, Surface & tactile stimulation, Car rides, Various sounds, Doggy Door Training, Basic Manners, Socialized with Vehicle Travel, Structures, e.g. Climbing, Early Neurological Stimulation, Grooming Desensitization, Household Desensitization, Socialized with Elderly, Socialized with Adult Dogs, Socialized with Children, Impulse Control, Puppy Culture , and Clicker Training.
All puppies have been examined by a veterinarian and vaccinated and dewormed if needed.
We send our puppies home with Initial potty training, Puppy starter kit, Toys, Food & treats, Vet records, Microchip, Registration, and Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent.
Kim offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
“We don't offer shipping and don't allow puppies to fly to their new homes unless traveling in cabin with a passenger. We will meet partway if needed but we do charge a per-mile fee to deliver.”
We’ll meet at a mutually convenient halfway point to drop off your puppy. Once your application is approved, we’ll coordinate the details for your pick-up day together.
Why Kim started breeding
We did a lot of research and talked to many current breeders and dog show enthusiasts to make sure this was something we were going into with our eyes open. We had to find breeders who would work with us to help us make good decisions on our choice of foundation dogs, how to determine good mates, necessary health testing, and a myriad of other things.
Kim has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Kim was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kim’s links
NewBliss meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Lagotto Romagnolo
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Sophie
Sophie is athletic, adorable, loves everyone, not a shy bone in her body and very confident in herself. She is a model dog and a great mom! She likes running very fast, competing in Fast cat events with AKC. She is peacemaker among my dogs and just always wants everyone to be happy.
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Nash
Nash has so much personality, sweet calm easygoing. He charms everyone he meets. He is also a Grand Champion with AKC
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), +3 more
Lagotto Romagnolo
About Phoebe
Phoebe is a female Lagotto Romagnolo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kim decided to make her part of their program. Kim has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), +3 more
Lagotto Romagnolo
Excellent level
NewBliss reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Lagotti Romagnoli.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Lagotto Storage Disease (LSD), Benign Familial Juvenile Epilepsy (BFJE)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.