Spinone Italiano
Spinone Italiano
History:
Country/Date of Origin: Italy/1200s
A versatile gundog that is the Italian equivalent of the Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. The ancestry of the Spinone goes back many centuries and it is thought to be a cross between the Barbet and the Griffon, with a bit of Bracco hound blood thrown in. The Spinone, with its rough coat is useful in bramble, ground or marshes. The breed has been given full recognition by the English Kennel Club and the limited acceptance of the Miscellaneous class in the American Kennel Club.
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
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AKC Group: Sporting
Breed Club: Spinone Club of America
Rescue Club: Spinone Club of America Rescue
Back to TopBody Type:
- The eyebrows, mustache and beard characteristic of the breed give it a "good natured grouch" expression
- Height: 24-26 inches (at shoulder)
- Weight: 71-82 pounds
- The tail is always docked and is not carried above the horizontal
- The long ears lie close to the head and are not altered
Personality:
- Docile and affectionate
- but stubborn
- Very good with children
Coat:
- Its single coat is thick, slightly wiry, close fitting and not more than 2 inches long on the body
- Permitted colors are solid white, white with orange markings, white with brown markings, white speckled with orange or brown roan with brown markings
- Mats easily and requires regular stripping as well as daily grooming
Health Concerns:
- Subject to hip dysplasia
- Hormone conditions
- Susceptible to ear infections
- Osteochondrosis of the shoulder
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