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Spinone Italiano
Large Breed
The Spinone Italiano is an exceptional hunting breed, performing well at all aspects of hunting, tracking, swimming and retrieving. They love nothing more than to be close to their family and have fun with them.
Breed standards
Country of origin
Italy
Weight
Males 32-37kg / 70-81lbs;
Females 28-30kg / 62-66lbs (standards may vary)
Height
Males 60-70cm / 24-28in;
Females 58-65cm / 23-26in (standards may vary)
Coat
Medium-length, 4-6cm on the body, but shorter on the head, ears, fronts and sides of the legs
Markings
White, white-speckled, roan and brown. Orange and brown markings can be found on the white and white-speckled coats
Lifespan
Above average, 12-15 years
The Spinone Italiano is a very intelligent dog and, apart from hunting, is also a talented watchdog who performs well in obedience and agility trials.
Temperament
The Spinone Italiano is a very devoted breed that loves to spend time with its family. They become attached and will always be around when you need a friend to comfort you. They are intelligent and this can be a problem when training them as they will rarely do something if they cannot see the reason behind it. A steady breed in everything it does, deliberate and thoughtful.
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PoorChildrenGood
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VeryCombativenessNot very
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VeryDominanceNot very
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Not veryFriendlinessGood
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Not veryIndependenceVery
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LoudNoiseQuiet
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Not veryTrainabilityVery
Good to know
A very devoted breed that made its name as a hunter with its careful intelligent hunting style and tracking ability. The Spinone Italiano has a wonderful wiry coat helping to protect it.
- Makes an excellent companion
- A very good hunting dog
- Can perform well as a watchdog
- Adapts well to most climates
- Some trimming and stripping required
- Some grooming is also needed
- Not a dog recommended for novice owners
- Can be prone to hip dysplasia and cerebellar ataxia