Cane Toccatore

The Cane Toccatore is a dog used as a shepherd, similarly to the border collie.

Description

The dog stands 50–55 cm at the withers, while weighing 20–25 kg. Its name derives from the fact that it will nip at the stock to make the animals move (Italian cane: "dog"; toccare: "to touch"). It is characterized by erect ears, a wolf-like head and a scissor bite. The coat has a thick underlayer and is usually gray, brown, black or leopard. The dog is extremely agile, fast, strong and possesses great stamina, being able to work long hours. It is also particularly intelligent. It is a territorial dog, with natural guarding instincts, but at the same time is a family dog. The breed is also called Cane Paratore in certain areas of Italy. The Pastore Italiano (Italian Shepherd) was developed from crosses between Cane Toccatore and Abruzzese Mastiff specimens.

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Dogs originating in Italy

Recognized by the Italian Kennel Club	Bergamasco Shepherd Bolognese Bracco Italiano Cane Corso Cirneco dell'Etna Piccolo Levriero Italiano Lagotto Romagnolo Maltese Maremma Sheepdog Neapolitan Mastiff Pastore Fonnese Piccolo Segugio dell'Appennino Segugio Italiano Segugio Maremmano Spinone Italiano St. Bernard Volpino Italiano

Non-recognized breeds	Mastino Abruzzese Cane da presa Cane di Oropa Cane Lupino del Gigante Cane Toccatore Pastore Italiano Levriero Italiano Levriero Sardo Lupo Italiano Montanino delle Alpi Segugio Cravin

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