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| Breed: Spinone Italiano |
| Also Called: Italian Spinone, Italian Coarsehaired Pointer |
| Height: The Spinone Italiano is about 22-27 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Spinone Italiano weighs between 62-82 lbs. |
| Colors: The Spinone Italiano can be solid white, white and orange; orange roan with or without orange markings; white with brown markings, brown roan with or without brown markings. Most preferred color is chestnut brown. |
| General Appearance: The Spinone Italiano is a muscular dog with powerful bone structure. Vigorous and robust, his purpose as hardworking gun dog is evident. Naturally sociable, the docile and patient Spinone is resistant to fatigue and is an experienced hunter on any terrain. His hard textured coat is weather resistant. His wiry, dense coat and thick skin enable the Spinone to negotiate underbrush and endure cold water that would severely punish any dog not so naturally armored. He has a remarkable tendency for an extended and fast trotting gait. The Spinone is an excellent retriever by nature. |
| Temperment: The Spinone Italiano is responsive, loyal and gentle. It is good with children and other pets. |
| Care: The Spinone Italiano needs to have it's coat brushed weekly. Also clean ears weekly and eyes daily. The beard may attract food and should be wiped clean occasionally. |
| Health Concerns: |
| Training: The Spinone Italiano aims to please, but may be stubborn at times. He is relatively easy to train. |
| Activity: The Spinone Italiano needs to be taken on daily walks or exercised in a fenced area. Their strong sense of smell may make them wander. |
| Life Span: The Spinone Italiano lives an average life of 12-14 years. |
| Litter Size: The Spinone Italiano has an average litter of 4-10 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Spinone Italiano originated in Italy. |
| Brief History: The Spinone Italiano is a rough-haired dog that is an established hunting breed. It is an ancient gun dog that may have existed well over 2,000 years ago in Italy. Speculation is that they were crossed with the Griffon or possible the German Pointer. Used to hunt over all types of terrain. In his book "Le Parfait Asseur," (The Perfect Hunter, 1683), Selicourt spoke of a "griffon" coming from the Piedmont region of Italy. In the Middle Ages, and in the 15th century, this type of dog was often represented by famous artists. The breed is also referred to as the Italian Coarsehaired Pointer. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC |
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