Sociable, Patient, Docile
The Spinone Italiano (plural: Spinoni Italiani) is a squarely and solidly built all-around hunter. Spinoni are muscular and powerful, built more for endurance than speed. The dense coat has a natural, unclippered look and comes in various colors and patterns. The face conveys theโฆ
Energy
80%
Shedding
0%
Trainability
60%
Grooming
40%
Friendliness
60%
Coat Type
rough
Weekly Brushing
dog food
Best value grain-free option โ great for active dogsโฆ
toys
The #1 chew toy for heavy chewers โ nothing else comes closeโฆ
beds
Best cooling bed โ essential for flat-faced breeds and dogs in warm clโฆ
health
Best DNA test overall โ unmatched health screening depthโฆ
training
Best GPS collar for active owners โ 3-month battery is class-leadingโฆ
grooming
The gold standard for double-coated breeds โ nothing removes undercoatโฆ
Needs 60-90 minutes active exercise daily; thrives with a job or sport.
Best suited to owners with some dog experience โ difficulty rated 6/10.
Urban-friendly: adapts well to flat or townhouse living provided daily exercise is consistent.
A adaptable temperament makes it a reliable companion for the right household.
Working heritage means it needs a job or structured activity โ under-stimulation leads to problem behaviours.
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FCI Group
Group 7 โ Pointing Dogs
Section
Continentale voorstaande honden
Status
recognized