Spinone Italiano

Ease of Training
Shedding
Watchdog
Guard Dog
Popularity
Size

History

• He originated in Italy
• He was used as an all-purpose hunting dog

Personality and Behavior

• He energetic and active
• He likes to be with his family
• He's wary of strangers
• He's affectionate and loving with his family
• He likes other dogs and is friendly with them
• He's very patient and gentle with children
• He's not an aggressive dog at all
• He drools and slobbers

Training

• He's fairly easy to train. He learns commands at an average rate.

Shedding

• He sheds quite a bit of hair. You'll find some hair stuck to your clothes, couch and carpets.

Grooming / Maintenance

• His medium-length coat only needs to be brushed occasionally. However, because it sheds you may find yourself brushing it once a week, or more, to minimize the hair in your home (what you remove with a brush doesn't end up on the couch!).

Other varieties

• NA

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