Spinone Italiano breed information and pictures
The Spinone Italiano is part of the Sporting group. The Spinone Italiano is a dog with Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Spinone Italiano is Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog The Spinone Italiano lifestyle is Adaptable to indoor/outdoor living, but prefers outdoors
The Spinoni Italiani is prone to several health problems including hip dysplacia, bloat, Cerebellar Ataxia, or abnormal gait originating from a problem in a part of the brain. It is important that when contacting a Spinone Italiano breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Spinone Italiano from a petstore which commonly are known to support Spinone Italiano puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Spinone Italiano health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Spinone Italiano breed standard.
The Spinoni Italiani is prone to several health problems including hip dysplacia, bloat, Cerebellar Ataxia, or abnormal gait originating from a problem in a part of the brain. It is important that when contacting a Spinone Italiano breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Spinone Italiano from a petstore which commonly are known to support Spinone Italiano puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Spinone Italiano health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Spinone Italiano breed standard.
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Spinone Italiano
Group: Sporting
Size: Shoulder height: 58 - 70 cm (22.75 -27.5 inches). Weight is 28 - 37 kg (61.75 - 81.5 lbs).
Weight: 71-82 pounds
| Country of Origin: Italy. |
| Character: This dog is friendly, gentle, and affectionate, but has a slight stubborn streak. |
| Temperment: This dog gets along well with children, other dogs, and any household pets. All visitors will be greeted warmly. |
| Coat: Coat is rough and thick and lies somewhat flat. Allowable colors are white, white with orange markings, white with brown markings, or speckled brown - with and without larger brown markings. |
| Care: Groom this dog occasionally with a comb. The only trimming that is allowed is of any excessive hair around the pads of the feet. The ears must be kept clean. |
| Colour: All white, orange/white, orange roan, chestnut/white, chestnut roan |
| Comments: Noted for its superior nose and ultra-soft mouth, the Spinone is especially good in heavy cover or cold wet conditions. Have a leathery, oily skin that protects them in water. Wonderful children's pet. Docile, loving, excellent family house dog, . |
| Purposes: Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog |
The Spinone Italiano is part of the Sporting group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Sports, Watch Dog The Spinone Italiano lifestyle is Adaptable to indoor/outdoor living, but prefers outdoors