Cane di Oropa
Working group · Italy
Cane di Oropa
Large sizeMedium coatModerate sheddingModerate energyModerate barking
The Cane di Oropa is a rare Italian livestock guardian breed originating from the Oropa Valley in the Biella province of the Piedmont region of northern Italy. It is a calm, devoted, and protective dog known for its strong guardian instincts and close bond with the animals and people in its charge. The breed was traditionally used by mountain shepherds in the Italian Alps to protect flocks of sheep from predators such as wolves and bears.
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