HISTORY

ORIGIN  ITALY

GROUP  SPORTING GROUP


The Spinone Italiano was descended from Griffon stock in the Piedmont area of Italy. They have been around since the Middle Ages and have been used for hunting and retrieving wild game birds.

APPEARANCE(S)

Spinone Italianos are large bodied dogs with square heads, and long drop ears, and docked tails. This breed has distinguishing features on the face that include: bushy eyebrows, long mustache and beard.

COLOR(S)


This breed is most commonly seen in white with yellow or tan patches.

COAT


The coat is short, rough and wiry to the touch.

PERSONALITY

ACTIVITY LEVEL


Moderate

POSITIVES


Spinone Italianos are loving and loyal to the family. They are good with kids and other animals. They are bright, and love to play games.

THINGS TO CONSIDER


This breed needs a lot of exercise and needs to be groomed regularly. Spinone Italianos need to be given a lot of attention and need space to run off the leash. They will bark and be unfriendly to strangers at the door.

IDEAL LIVING SITUATION

This breed would do best in the suburbs or country.

HELPFUL INFORMATION/SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Spinone Italiano needs to be exercised daily, and groomed on a regular basis.

BREED RELATED HEALTH CONCERNS

The following conditions are known to be seen in this breed, please look at our A to Z listing to find out detailed information.

  • Hypothyroidism

NATIONAL CLUBS AND/OR ORGANIZATIONS

Spinone Club of America
5572 N 1300 E
Idaville, IN 47950

FUN FACT(S)

Spinone Italianos are known for their “soft mouths”. When they retrieve game for the hunter they do not damage it in their mouths.
Written by: PetsMD Veterinary Editorial Staff