He keeps company with movie stars, famous athletes, powerful politicians and royalty. Children love him but dogs are a little intimidated by his strength and confidence. He’s very charming and blessed with a certain “savoir faire” that draws beautiful women to him – they vie for a chance to stand next to him, but he prefers that they not muss his hair.
He is always gracious, if not just a bit aloof. He tries never to refuse an admirer’s request to take a photograph with him because he doesn’t want to disappoint or appear snobbish. His reputation precedes him. He is the most recognized, popular and interesting man in Orvieto.
“Il cinghiale” (the boar) holds court everyday outside Carraro, C. Cavour 101 (☎0763 34 28 70; carraro@orvieto.tin.it), just a few meters down the Corso from where the Via Del Duomo intersects with the Torre del Morro.
Dog v. Boar – Photographed by A. Teich; http://www.pbase.com/al309/italy
Photo of Viola and Paloma by Linda Martinez
Orvieto or Bust: 
Ciao Toni!
His cousin is outside a shop in Todi!! He let me have a picture taken with him last month. The resemblance is remarkable.
Baci! Denise
A family of “Super Stars”!!! Bacione!!!! (I am having a great time, wish you were here)! toni
Screeeeech!!! That’s the sound of the surprised dog suddenly coming to a halt wondering what/whom he almost ran into!!! Ha! Really great photo. Thanks for the laugh!
Glad you had a chuckle…the dog doesn’t find it that funny, however. :). toni