Spinone Italiano

Italian Spinone, Spin
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Summary

  • The Spinone Italiano is a versatile gun dog from Italy known for its gentle and patient temperament. They are a medium-to-large breed with a wiry coat and are generally good with families, children, and other pets.

Origin and Purpose

  • Italy
  • Versatile Gun Dog
  • Hunting

Appearance

Dimensions

GenderHeightWeight
Female22-25 inches (55-63 cm)60-77 pounds (28-35 kg)
Male23-27 inches (58-70 cm)70-88 pounds (32-40 kg)

Coat

AttributeNotes
Color
  • White
  • White with orange markings
  • White with brown markings
  • Orange roan
  • Brown roan
Type
  • Dense, wiry, slightly coarse
Length
  • Short to medium

Care

AttributeNotes
Shedding
  • Low
Grooming
  • Moderate
Drooling
  • Moderate

Body

AttributeNotes
Head
  • Oval shaped
Skull
  • Broad
Ears
  • Triangular, hanging
Eyes
  • Large, round, ochre colored
Nose
  • Large, prominent
Muzzle
  • Square
Teeth
  • Scissor bite
Neck
  • Muscular, slightly arched
Forequarters
  • Well muscled
Fore Legs
  • Straight, strong
Hindquarters
  • Powerful
Hind Legs
  • Well-angulated, strong
Feet
  • Large, round
Tail
  • Thick, usually docked
Gait
  • Free and easy

Temperament

  • Gentle
  • Patient
  • Friendly
  • Docile
  • Loyal
  • Intelligent
  • Hardworking

Social

AttributeNotes
Affectionate with Family
  • Very Affectionate
Good with Children
  • Good
Good with Dogs
  • Good
Good with Cats
  • Good
Openness to Strangers
  • Friendly
Playfulness Level
  • Moderate
Protective Nature
  • Not Very Protective
Adaptability Level
  • Adaptable

Working Roles

  • Hunting
  • Pointing
  • Retrieving
  • Family Companion

Exercise Needs

  • Moderate to High

Health

  • Hip Dysplasia
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Cerebellar Ataxia
  • Bloat

Additional Notes

  • Slow to mature
  • May be prone to separation anxiety
  • Requires consistent training

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