Spinone Italiano
Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
Females 22-25 in, Males 23-27 in
Weight
60-85 lbs
Life Expectancy
10-12 yrs
History
The origins of the Spinone Italiano are a bit unclear because the breed is so old. It is believed that it most likely developed in the Piedmont region of Italy, but theories say the breed's place of origin could have been France, Spain, Russia, Greece, or Celtic Ireland. The Spinone Italiano's name comes from "spino", a thorn bush common in Italy's Piedmont where small game animals loved to hide. While the plant was essentially impossible for most animals to move through, the Spinone Italiano's thick, rough coat made navigation through the brambles a breeze.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Spinoni Italiano share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
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Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Calm, easygoing, enthusiastic, and friendly
Very people-oriented and need to be with family most of the day
Natural retrievers that will bring you slippers and other treasures
Good at digging and jumping, so they do best in a yard with a tall, sturdy fence
Intelligent and somewhat stubborn- they generally will not obey a command if they don't see a good reason to
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