Seventeen Italian dog breeds are recognised by the Ente Nazionale della Cinofilia Italiana, of which fifteen are recognised also by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. A further six are in the process of recognition by the ENCI. There are a number of local breeds or types without national recognition.
See also
* List of dog breeds
References
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Lists of biota of Italy, Dog breeds
Lists of Italian domestic animal breeds, Dog