The Cane Paratore is a
breed of
herding dog
A herding dog, also known as a stock dog, shepherd dog, sheep dog or working dog, is a type of dog that either has been trained in herding or belongs to breeds that are developed for herding.
Herding behavior
All herding behavior is mo ...
from
Italy
Italy ( it, Italia ), officially the Italian Republic, ) or the Republic of Italy, is a country in Southern Europe. It is located in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea, and its territory largely coincides with the homonymous geographical ...
, the breed primarily exists in its traditional role in
Abruzzo, its historical region of origin, having not gained popularity from outside dog fanciers.
In 2018 a genetic study found that, just prior to 1859, a broadly distributed European herding dog had given rise to the
German Shepherd Dog, the French
Berger Picard
The Berger Picard (, ) or Picardy Shepherd, is a French herding dog originating in Picardy. These dogs nearly became extinct after both World War I and World War II and remain a rare breed.
Appearance
The Berger Picard is a medium-sized ...
, and the five Italian herding breeds: the
Bergamasco Shepherd, Cane Paratore,
Lupino del Gigante,
Pastore d'Oropa, and the
Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai
The Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai is an old Italian dog breed from the northeastern region called Triveneto. It is not recognized by any major kennel organisation.
Origin
In 2018, a genetic study found that just prior to 1859 a broadly ...
.
See also
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References
External links
Video: Cane Paratore rounding up sheep*Cane Paratore/Toccatore Italiano history: http://www.dicasamarziali.com/en/cane-toccatore-history.html
Dog breeds originating in Italy
Herding dogs
Rare dog breeds
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