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picture | physical traits | colors | personality/ temperament | maintenance/ special needs | nickname | origination | bred for | identifying traits | height | weight | height for male | height for female | ideal for | good with kids? | interesting facts | lifespan | kennel clubs | hair type | weight for male | weight for female |
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| Bergamasco |  | ... | - black - light gray - fawn - some white markings | - cautious - intelligent - protective - eager to work - independent - friendly - calm - brave - short attention span - reserved with strangers | - high for grooming - 2 days for coat to dry - exercise - socialize early - moderate attention - not recommended for city life | - Cane da Pastore Bergamasco - Bergamese Shepherd | Italy, Northern Alps | herding sheep and cows | - resembles a mop - hair grows in cords | 21~25 (inch) | 65~85 (lbs) | ... | ... | - family - companion - guarding - country life - outdoors - watchdog - cooler climates - other pets | yes | ... | 11~15 (year) | - fci- (sheepdog group) - ukc - arba-(herding dog group) - uk-(pastoral) | - 3 coated - woolly - felt-like - corded - loose mats | ... | ... |
| Cane Corso |  | well muscled | - black - blue - chestnut - brown - fawn - red or any of these brindled | - strong - courageous - stable - loyal - aloof with strangers - protective - self confident - intelligent - alert - some can be shy - vicious - aggressive with strangers - not good with other dogs | - little grooming - drools - socialize early - patient and firm early training | - Sicilian Branchiero - Cane di Macellaio - Corso Dog | Italy (Sicily) | - cattle droving - hunt large game-wildboar - stag - cattle | ... | 22~28 (inch) | 80~140 (lbs) | ... | ... | - companion - security - city life - guard dog - watchdog | supervise as with any large dog | ... | 10~15 (year) | arba-(working dog group) | - short - dense | ... | ... |
| Italian Pointer |  | ... | - white - roan - white with orange - amber - brown or chestnut - white flecked with orange or brown mottling | - gentle - docile - intelligent - affectionate - sensitive - energetic - vigorous - independent - responsive - faithful - matures slow - remains a puppy for over 3 yrs - affected by tone of voice - likes to swim | - little grooming - balanced exercise - keep ears clean - gentle training | - Bracco Italiano - Italian Setter | Italy possibly cross of Egyptian coursing hound and ancient Assyrian mastiff | - track - point - retrieve - falcony | ... | 21~26.5 (inch) | 55~88 (lbs) | ... | ... | - companion - gundog - family - other pets - country or city life | yes | ... | 12~13 (year) | - ukc - uk-(gundog group) - fci-(Continental pointing dog group) - arba-(sporting dog group) | - short - dense - shiny - glossy - lustrous | ... | ... |
| Lagotto Romagnolo |  | - small to medium sized - strong - mesomorphic | - solid off white - white with brown or orange patches - brown roan - different shades of solid brown - solid orange. brown to dark brown mask acceptable | - attentive - intelligent - bright - happy - vivacious - energetic - sensible - tractable - adaptable - undemanding - keen - affectionate - loyal - agile - loving - attached to owner - obedient - easy to train. some can | - easy to train - needs plenty of exercise | Italian Water Dog | Italy, an ancient water retriever breed since the 16th century from the lowlands and valleys of Comacchio and marchlands and lagoons of Ravenna. when marshlands were drained after the 19th century became a truffle sniffing dog in flat open country and hil | - truffle hunting - hunting waterfowl | ... | ... | ... | 16.5~19 (inch) | 15.75~18.5 (inch) | - companion - family dog - watch dog - truffle hunting - swimming - retrieving - other pets when socialized with them | yes | the only known breed that can sniff out truffles | 12~15 (year) | - fci-(Retrievers-Flushing-Water Dogs dog breed group); nzkc - aukc - uk-(gun dog breed group) | - double-coated - waterproof. dense - woolly - tightly curly | 28.5~35 (lbs) | 24~30.5 (lbs) |
| Maremma Sheepdog |  | - strongly built - sturdy - lithe - majestic | - solid white. slight shades of ivory - pale - pale fawn - orange - lemon are permissible | - friendly - loyal - sober - determined - brave - dignified - well-balanced - afffectionate but not dependent - lively - active - intelligent - courageous - loves to work - aloof with strangers. some can be aggressive - overly | - medium grooming - brush regularly - requires mutual respect and consistency to train | - Cane da Pastore Maremmano-Abruzzese - Pastore Maremmano - Pastore Abruzzese | Italy | - flock guarding against wolves and bears - protector of property | ... | ... | ... | 25.59~28.74 (inch) | ... | - companion - security - guarding - protecting property - family - outdoors - cold weather - protect from heat - needs space - not good for apartments - socialize with other pets - not easy to train | yes | first Maremma Sheepdogs were documented in AD65 | 11~13 (year) | - fci- (sheepdog and cattledog dog breed group) - ukc -(guarding dog breed group - arba - saku -(herding dog breed group) - aukc - nzkc -(working dog breed group) uk-(pastoral dog breed group) | - doublecoated. long - 8cm. - harsh - flat to the body - some may have a slight wave | ... | ... |
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