Italian Spinone Breed Information

Italian Spinone profile

Other names     Spinone

                         Italian Spinone

                         Italian Griffon

                         Italian Wire-haired Pointer


                         Italian Coarsehaired Pointer

Country     Italy

Breed Group:     Sporting

Weight:     Male: 75-86; Female: 64-75 lbs

Height:     Male: 23.5-27.5; Female: 22.5-25.5 inches


Color(s):     Orange Roan, Orange Roan with orange patches, White, White with Orange, Brown  Roan

Life expectancy 12-14 years

Litter size     4-10

Italian Spinone History

The breed is believed to possess been produced in the Piedmont location of Italy. since the Spinone may be a very historical breed (it is believed to be among the oldest gun dogs in existence), it is not regarded precisely what the origins on the breed are; there are several numerous theories. a few of these claim the fact that Spinone could have originated in Italy, France, Spain, Russia, Greece, or Celtic Ireland. in the past due 20th century, the Spinone Italiano breed was revived to make probably the the majority of its historical hunting traits, for example retrieving. although growing in popularity outdoors of Italy, the breed is still not properly regarded in the United States.




The breed was not officially regarded as "Spinone" until the early nineteenth century. before then, some areas knew the breed since the "Spinoso". The breed was named after an Italian thorn bush, the pino, which was a favorite hiding place for little game because for larger animals it experienced been practically impenetrable. Only thick-skinned, coarse-haired animals could fight via the branches unharmed to locate the game. The Spinone was the breed most capable of doing so, and therefore the name was formed.



Today the Bracco Italiano is the most famous hunting dog in Italy, although the Spinone is still common. The Bracco may be a racier, higher energy dog, even though the Spinone excels at hunting close or in dense cover, and in retrieving from water.



Italian Spinone Description


The Spinone Italiano, also regarded since the Spinone, Italian Spinone, or Italian Griffon may be a large, rugged searching dog with along head. The muzzle is rectangular when viewed from the part and is the same length since the backside on the skull. The stop is very slight. The nose has large broad available nostrils and is also flesh colored in light dogs, darker in light and orange dogs, brown in brown or brown roan dogs. The teeth meet in a scissors or level bite. The ears are triangular in type with hanging ears. The chest is broad and deep extending a minimum of towards the elbow. The topline slopes slighting from the the front on the back towards the rump. Dewclaws are sometimes removed. The wiry coat is dense and thick and come in stable white; light and orange; orange roan with or without orange markings; light with brown markings and brown roan with or without brown markings.



Italian Spinone Temperament

The Spinone Italiano is very kind, and constantly eager to please his family and owners. Spinone Italianos make very fantastic family pets, especially to owners who have sufficient time to dedicate to their dogs. they also do properly with inexperienced dog owners - the truth which they are very clever dogs makes their training fairly easy. The Spinone Italiano may be a fast learner, plus they are also very sensitive dogs. These dogs are also very cozy and friendly, plus they possess a strong character. They are very fond of playing, but they could be fairly laid back at occasions and come across very solemn. The Spinone Italiano will require loads of interest and space, getting rather large dogs.



Italian Spinone Care

Care must be taken in making his yard escape proof. He will be content in a fenced in yard, but you must make sure he cannot bounce out. each now and again, you will get one that loves to dig. However, in most cases, Spinone Italiano's are not diggers.



You may must have him stripped numerous occasions a year, but no slicing to eliminate lifeless hair. Then just brush once a week. He has been regarded to groom himself like a cat as well.




If you love to jog, then your Spinone will be most ideal beside you all of the way. once they run, they proceed a touch slow and methodical than other hunting dogs.



Italian Spinone Grooming

On most occasions the coat on the Italian Spinone only requires brushing. Hunting types that commit a considerable amount of time in water and/or brush ought to be bathed regularly.



Italian Spinone Training

The Italian Spinone breed may be a fast learner, but may be stubborn. due to their sensitivity, the Spinone must be trained with firmness, fairness, and consistency. Motivational training functions best. early socialization and obedience training are recommended.



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