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Dog breed comparison

Compare Italian Spinone

Compare up to 3 breeds using reviewed breed facts. These describe what is typical for each breed; individual dogs vary.

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Size and lifespan

Size
Italian SpinoneLarge
Typical adult height
Italian Spinone58–70 cm
Typical adult weight
Italian Spinone29–39 kg
Typical lifespan
Italian Spinonefrom 10 years

Exercise and care

Exercise
Italian SpinoneVery high: usually needs several hours of activity or work each day
Energy
Italian SpinoneLively
Grooming
Italian SpinoneSeveral times a week
Shedding
Italian SpinoneModerate shedding
Training
Italian SpinoneGenerally trainable with consistency
Barking
Italian SpinoneCan be vocal

Home life

Home
Italian SpinoneUsually needs a roomy home
Garden
Italian SpinoneA secure garden is strongly advised
Time alone
Italian SpinoneUsually copes only with short periods alone
Owner experience
Italian SpinoneBest with an experienced owner

Living with others

Children
Italian SpinoneOften good with children, with supervision
Other dogs
Italian SpinoneUsually sociable with other dogs
Cats and small pets
Italian SpinoneVaries with the individual dog

These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.

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