Also known as: "Spinone", "Italian Coarsehaired Pointer", "Italian Wire-haired Pointer", "Italian Spinone", "Italian Griffon", "Spinoni Italiani"
Breed Overview
The Spinone Italiano is a Large dog breed, with a starting weight of 64 lbs that can reach 86 lbs. It is officially part of the Sporting group and recognized by the CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, APRI, ACR. Some critical information for potential owners. The Spinone Italiano breed has a typical lifespan of 12 to 14 years, Medium hair, and have Moderate shedding. Breeders interested in the Spinone Italiano should know that the average litter size is between 6 to 10 puppies.
Doggie Vitals
| Lifespan: 12-14 years |
Height: 22-28" |
Shedding: Moderate |
Litter Size: 6-10 pups |
| Group: Sporting |
Weight: 64-86 lbs |
Hair Length: Medium |
Size: Large |
Spinone Italiano Breed Characteristics
| Group |
Sporting |
Drooler |
no |
| Size |
Large |
Guard Dog |
no |
| Origin |
Italy |
Easy to Train |
|
| Kid Friendly |
yes |
Hypoallergenic |
no |
| Stranger Friendly |
yes |
Active Indoors |
|
| Apartment Friendly |
no |
Exercise Demands |
no |
| Pet Friendly |
yes |
Yard Needs |
medium |
| Intelligent |
|
Grooming Requirements |
weekly |
| Barks |
|
Dangerous |
no |
Spinone Italiano Temperament
intelligent and easy going. Highly patient, this dog breed loves children and likes the company of other dogs as well. A Spinone Italiano can be somewhat stubborn and like to do things in a slow and steady kind of way
Health Problems
hip dysplasia, bloat, Cerebellar Ataxia (abnormal gait originating from a problem in a part of the brain)
Spinone Italiano Coat
Spinone Italiano Dog Colors
White, orange and white, orange roan with or without orange markings, brown and white, brown roan with or without brown markings
Recognized By
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, ANKC, NKC, APRI, ACR