The Cane Lupino del Gigante also known as Cane da Pastore dell'Appennino Reggiano o Cane Luvin is a local variant of Cane Toccatore which has been used by shepherds on the Appennine Mountains near Reggio Emilia. Gigante refers to a mountain present in the area where the dogs live. The decline of sheep raising in the area led to a decline in the numbers of the breed which is now reduced to about 200 specimens.