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Italian Dogs
Lagotto Romagnolo
This
affectionate and easily trained small to
medium curly haired dog originated in the
Romagna region in North East Italy. This
breed of dog is specialised in finding
truffles and being a strong swimmer was also
duck retrieving dog for the Etruscans in 7BC.
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Check out
Lagotto Romagnolo Club of Great Britain
 Maremma
Abruzzese (Maremma Sheepdog)
These large white dogs are very strong and
active, and were originally used to guard
shepherds' flocks. They are traced back to
2000 years ago in the regions of Maremma and
Abbruzzo.
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Volpino Italiano
This ancient
breed of dog originates from central Italy
and dates back to the Bronze Age. It
descends from the European Spitz. It
was adored by Italian royalty, and even
Michelangelo had one!
learn
more....
Check out
volpino.us
,
volpino.it
and
www.VolpinoClub.us
- promoting the recognition of
the Volpino Italiano in the U.S. and
providing Volpino owners and breeders with a
"place to meet."
 Bolognese
Originated
from Bologna in around the 1200's, these
dogs were popular with the nobility who used
to exchange them as gifts, in the time of
the Renaissance.
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Bracco Italiano (Italian
Pointer)
This gun dog is very docile, loyal and
makes a good hunting companion. It dates
back to 1700's, and descended from Molossus
and Egyptian hounds.
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Cane Corso Italiano (Italian Mastiff)
Quiet and
loyal dog, makes an excellent guard
dog as is also very protective. Name comes
from Latin 'cohors' which means 'protector'
or 'guardian'.learn
more....
Check out some
more puppy photos at
puppyfind.com
Spinone Italiano
This ancient gun dog dates back 2000 years.
It is loyal, gentle and trustworthy with
children.
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Cirneco dell'Etna (Sicilian
Greyhound)
This ancient breed from Sicily has been born
and bred for 3000 years from the Etna
region. It was traditionally used for
hunting, and descends from the Egyptian
hounds.
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Mastino Napolitano (Neapolitan
Mastiff)
This breed existed in Naples and the
Campania region as long as 2000 years ago.
It was bred for use in war, and for bloody
Roman games. It makes an excellent guard dog
and is used by Italian police and army. learn
more...
Piccolo Levriero Italiano (Italian
Greyhound)
Brought over by the Phoenicians and
developed by the Romans. Became popular in
16th century Italy with nobility, and many
artists invluded the breed in paintings. learn
more...
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