Cane Paratore
Also called Cane Toccatore, Paratore
From Abruzzo, central Italy.1
At a glance the quick version
Source gives 8-10 kg for adults without splitting by sex.
Coat and looks how to spot one
short or semi-long coat
A small, light farm herder. The coat length varies, with short and medium-length coats both common.1
Personality what they are like
A quick-maturing, watchful little dog with a protective streak that copes well in many conditions. It works livestock calmly, by touching the animals lightly or simply blocking their way rather than pushing hard.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
High; a working herding dog with lots of endurance.1
The story where it all began
A traditional herding dog of Abruzzo shepherds that is little known outside Italy. Genetic work published in 2018 links its roots to a widespread European herding dog population from before 1859. Changes in farming have made it increasingly rare.1
Fun facts for the dinner table
Recognised by the official bits
- FCI / major kennel clubs
- Not recognised by the FCI or other major kennel clubs.1
- ENCI
- Listed as not recognised.2
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Cane Paratore. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Brushingevery week
- Bathevery 8 weeks
- Nail trimSooner if you hear clicking on the floorevery 3 weeks
- Ear checkFloppy ears trap moisture, so check and dry themevery week
- Teeth brushingDaily brushing is idealevery day
- ExerciseDaily walks and playevery day
- Flea, tick and worm protectionSchedule as your vet recommendsas your vet recommends
- Vet check-upSenior years usually start around age 10every year
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- Wikipedia: Cane Paratore en.wikipedia.orgused for all fields
- Wikipedia: List of Italian dog breeds en.wikipedia.orgused for ENCI status
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.