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Sportinglarge🌍 Italyversatile hunting pointer and retriever
Spinone Italiano
Patient, docile, resilient, affectionate
Popularity
705
All-weather bird dog; methodical worker with a gentle, patient home demeanor.
Lifespan
10–12 years
Coat
harsh, single, thick wiry coat
Colors
white, orange roan, brown roan, with patches
Male height
23–27 in
Female height
22–25 in
Male weight
75–86 lb
Female weight
62–75 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
4
Trainability
3
Playfulness
3
Protectiveness
3
Prey drive
4
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
4
Apartment friendly
2
Novice owner friendly
3
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
3
Grooming
2
Drooling
3
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
4
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
4
