Spinone Italiano
These tireless dogs will happily get in among thorns or enter icy water if it means getting the job done.
About the Spinone Italiano
Naturally sociable, docile and patient, Spinone Italianos are skilful hunters on any terrain. Excellent retrievers as well as pointers, they move quickly with an extended trot.
In a survey of dog lovers in Italy, the Spinone Italiano came out as an ideal companion dog, which takes nothing away from its hunting skills.
Source: key facts and characteristics sourced from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)
Breed specifics
- Country
- Italy
- Group
- FCI Group 7, AKC Sporting Group
- Size category
- Large
- Avg life expectancy
- 12–14 years
Resilient / Sociable / Calm / Athletic