Cane Corso are very, very big dogs — they can weigh up to 120 pounds — and they are not a good breed for first-time dog owners, according to Vet Street.
Yep, a Bolognese is a dog in addition to a sauce. The Bolognese is a small, playful, easygoing breed that loves people, according to the AKC.
Italian Greyhounds are the miniature version of the Greyhound. They're gentle, loving dogs that are so affectionate they can sometimes border on needy, according to Hill's Pet.
They are a very smart breed that needs training early on; they're also very active and require about 20 to 30 minutes of exercise every day, according to Vet Street
Maremmas — pronounced "mare" like a female horse, and "Emma" like the name — have been bred as livestock guard dogs in Italy for centuries, according to the Maremma Sheepdog Club
Bergamasco Shepherds have hair that naturally mats together, forming "flocks," according to the AKC, which are meant to protect them from the intense cold in the Italian Alps
Segugio Italianos are medium-size hound dogs that have powerful hunting instincts and need a lot of exercise — about two hours or more — as a result, according to Purina.
Volpinos are sweet and playful dogs who are relatively rare, with about 3,000 in the world currently, according to Vet Street.