Spinone Italiano
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Italy
MOST SUITED AS Field sports dog and family pet.
SIZE
The shoulder-height is 60 - 70cm (2 1/2 - 27 1/2in) for dogs and 38 - 65cm (22 1/2 - 25 1/2in) for bitches. The weight is 28 -37kg (61 1/2 - 81 1/2lb).
COAT
The rough, thick, wire-haired coat lies reasonably flat. The permissible colours are plain white, white with orange markings or flecks, white with brown markings or brown roan with and without larger brown markings.
CARE REQUIRED
Groom the Spinone occasionally with a coarse comb. Trimming them is strictly against breed society standards. Check that the ear passages are clean and trim excess hair between the pads of the feet.
CHARACTER
These dogs are equable and friendly, very gentle-natured and affectionate, but they can have a mind of their own. They are mad about water and are all-round field sports dogs which have a very fine scenting nose.
TRAINING
Do not expect miracles from this breed in terms of obedience because they have minds of their own. Despite this, they are gentle-natured and affectionate enough to want to please you provided you do not expect too much. Remember that the Spinone is likely to follow its nose if it picks up an interesting scent. Make sure that your garden is well fenced and never let the dog run off the lead unless closely supervised.
SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR
This breed gets on well with its own kind and with other household animals, and they make outstanding playmates for children. Both wanted and unwanted visitors are likely to be treated to a warm welcome.
EXERCISE
The Spinone needs lots of exercise and also plenty of space so that it is not suitable for a flat or a home in a densely crowded urban area. They love to swim and once they are fully grown, will enjoy running alongside a cycle. Consider working them in the field.
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