The Spinone Italiano is an ancient breed, descended from wirehaired dogs used for hunting in Italy for centuries. It is valued for its working dog qualities, but also for its friendly and loyal nature, making it an excellent family companion.
✨ Breed Characteristics
- Origin: Italy
- Hypoallergenic? No
📊 Quick Facts
- Weight: 32-37 kg (male), 28-30 kg (female)
- Height: 60-70 cm (male), 58-65 cm (female)
- Life expectancy: 12-14 years
- Exercise needs: 2 to 3 hours per day
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Preferable in a house with a garden)
🧠 Personality (out of 5 stars)
- Intelligent: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Easy to train and educate)
- Affectionate: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Warm and attached to its family)
- Protective: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Moderate, not a guard dog)
- Playful: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Very playful and interactive)
- Vocalizations: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Barks moderately)
- Obedient: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Easy to train, obeys well to its owner)
- Hunter: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Excellent hunting skills, very persistent)
- Calm: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Energetic, but calms down well once satisfied)
- Athletic: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Requires regular physical activity to stay fit)
- Independent: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Somewhat dependent, likes to be with family)
🐾 Compatibility with
- Children: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Very good with children, patient and affectionate)
- Other animals: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (Can live with other animals if well socialized)
- Strangers: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can be reserved but friendly with strangers)
- Apartment living: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Can live in an apartment with enough exercise and space)
🧼 Maintenance & care
- Ease of maintenance: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (Regular brushing needed)
- Maintenance cost: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (Moderate cost)
- Care frequency:
- Brushing: 1 to 2 times a week, more frequently during shedding
- Ear care: Regular ear checks to prevent infections
- Exercise: Walks and stimulating activities required to maintain energy and mental health
💰 Budget
- Purchase price: 800-1000 €
- Average annual cost (veterinary, accessories, food): 350-600 €
🏡 Important note
The Spinone Italiano is a robust and energetic breed, ideal for active families. While it is an excellent hunting dog, it also makes a great companion at home. It prefers environments with a large garden where it can expend energy, but it can also adapt to an apartment if frequent walks are ensured.
👉 An excellent choice for a dynamic family, a hunting enthusiast, or an owner looking for a loyal and affectionate dog. 🏞️🐕
