Italian Dog Breeds
Italian dogs are diverse in the work they do. The large breeds, like the Spinone Italiano, Bracco Italiano, and Cane Corso, are efficient working dogs bred to hunt, guard homes, and herd livestock. Smaller breeds like the Maltese and Bolognese fit the bill of a perfect companion dog.
List of Dog Breeds of Italy
- Bergamasco Sheepdog
- Bolognese
- Bracco Italiano (Italian Pointer)
- Cane Corso
- Italian Greyhound
- Lagotto Romagnolo
- Maremma Sheepdog
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Spinone Italiano
- Volpino Italiano
- Cirneco dell’Etna
- Segugio Italiano
- Saint Bernard
- Sardinian Shepherd Dog
- Maltese
- Segugio dell’Appennino
- Segugio Maremmano
- Lupo Italiano
- Cane Paratore
- Cane Pastore Biellese (Cane di Oropa)
Most of the popular Italian breeds gained the American Kennel Club’s (AKC) recognition in the 21st century. The newest on the list is Bracco Italiano, recognized as AKC’s 200th breed on the 29th of June, 2022.
