King Charles has recently welcomed a new furry member to the royal household—a Lagotto Romagnolo named Snuff. This marks the King’s first pet dog in over two decades, folalowing the loss of his beloved Jack Russell Terrier, Tigga, in 2002.
But why the name Snuff? The Lagotto Romagnolo breed is known for its exceptional truffle-hunting skills. Coincidentally, King Charles has a passion for mushroom foraging, making Snuff a fitting companion for his countryside adventures.
Originally from the Delta del Po region in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna, these dogs were initially bred as water retrievers before becoming experts in truffle hunting, thanks to their keen sense of smell and intelligence.
Reports suggest that King Charles is already enamored with Snuff, who has quickly become a cherished presence in the royal household. Given the King’s deep fondness for dogs, Snuff is sure to bring him joy and companionship.
Meanwhile, Queen Camilla has also added a new four-legged friend to the family. During a visit to Canterbury on Tuesday, the 77-year-old Queen revealed that she had recently adopted an eight-week-old rescue puppy named Moley.
While speaking with a partially sighted museum group, Queen Camilla bent down to stroke a guide dog and shared that her new pup, who resembles a mole, came from Battersea Dogs and Cats Home. Born on Boxing Day, Moley is a mixed breed, with her mother being part Jack Russell and her father’s breed unknown.
The royal couple’s new additions come after the sad loss of their beloved dog, Beth, in November last year. The palace announced Beth’s passing in a heartfelt tribute on social media, stating: “A sad farewell to Beth, The Queen’s much-loved companion from @Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, who brought such joy, whether on walkies, helping on official duties, or curled up by the fire.”
