Spinone Italiano
- Height 60–70 cm 58–65 cm
- Weight 32–37 kg 28–30 kg
- Life span 12–14 years
- Exercise 75 min/day
The Spinone Italiano is in the AKC's Sporting Group. It comes from Italy, Piedmont (17th century or earlier). Males weigh 32–37 kg and females 28–30 kg. It stands 58–70 cm tall. It typically lives 12–14 years. It is not considered hypoallergenic.
The Spinone Italiano is a large breed of gun dog that originated in Italy. It is a powerful and athletic breed, with a thick, wiry coat. Its head is large and round, with small, erect ears. Its legs are strong and muscular, and its tail is usually docked. The Spinone Italiano is an intelligent and loyal breed, and it makes an excellent family pet. It is an active breed, and it needs plenty of exercise and mental stimulation. It is loyal and affectionate, and it enjoys spending time with its family.
- Group
- Sporting Group
- Origin
- Italy, Piedmont (17th century or earlier)
- Coat
- medium wire · solid white, white and orange, orange roan, white and brown, and brown roan
- Also known as
- Italian Spinone, Italian Wirehaired Pointer, Italian Griffon, Bracco Spinoso, and Italian Coarsehaired Pointer
- Recognized by
- AKC, FCI, UKC, KC
- Hypoallergenic
- No
- Id
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Traits
- Energy
- Trainability
- Barking
- Grooming
- Shedding
- Drooling
- Good with children
- Good with dogs
- Good with strangers
- Apartment friendly
Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Spinone Italiano. They are researched estimates, not measurements.
Researched from images.akc.org fci.be ukcdogs.com italianspinone.co.uk en.wikipedia.org
Spinone Italiano FAQ
- How long does a Spinone Italiano live?
- The Spinone Italiano has a life span of 12–14 years.
- How big does a Spinone Italiano get?
- Males weigh 32–37 kg and females 28–30 kg. Height ranges from 58–70 cm.
- Is the Spinone Italiano hypoallergenic?
- No, the Spinone Italiano is not considered hypoallergenic.
- What group is the Spinone Italiano in?
- The Spinone Italiano is in the AKC's Sporting Group.
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