Spinone Italiano
The Spinone Italiano is a rare breed in the United States but those who know him love him. A caring and affectionate dog, the Spinone is a cherished and jovial family pet and an excellent hunting companion.
History
The Spinone Italiano is an ancient Pointer developed in the Piedmonte district in northwestern Italy. The origins of the breed are unknown but there is some documentation that the ancestors can be traced back to 500 b.c. The Spinone is a hunter, Pointer and retriever, a true multi-purpose dog. Considered a rare breed in the United States, the Spinone Italiano was recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a member of the sporting group.
Appearance and Size
The Spinone Italiano is a medium sized dog with an oval shaped head and square muzzle. The eyes are yellow-brown in color and are set well apart. The ears are triangular and pendulous with rounded tips and carried low. The chest is broad and deep. The tail of the Spinone is carried horizontally and does not have any feathers or fringe. It is typically docked at about 5 ½ to 8 inches. The coat of the Spinone is wire-haired, slightly wavy and about 1.5 to 2.5 inches in length covering most of the body. There is no undercoat. The hair covering the head, muzzle, ears and front sides of feet and legs is shorter. The hair around the face is stiff, creating the appearance of eyebrows, mustache and beard. The coat color can be white, white and orange, white spotted with orange and brown roan. The adult Spinone Italiano stands around 23 to 28 inches at the shoulder and weighs about 65 to 80 pounds.
Personality
The breed is well-known throughout Central Europe as an excellent gun dog but is relatively unknown in the United States. The Spinone has an excellent sense of smell and stays very close to the hunter. An affectionate and laid-back dog, the Spinone is a gentle dog at home but very serious when in the field.
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Videos of Spinone Italianos
Spinone Round Up 2006
Few dogs are as fun, or as unique, as the Spinone Italiano. Once a year owners get together to have fun with these fabulous dogs. Here is the short version of the Round Up from last summer.
Spinone Italiano Finishing a training workout
At the end of a training session, Omar, a Spinone Italiano doing some conditioning in preparation of his Natural Ability Test.
Gus the Spinone Italiano Puppy
Gus' the 9 week old Spinone Italiano first time meeting his new sister Carrie Rose the Yellow Labrador.
Italian Spinone
CottonwoodRanchAndKennel.com Ted Hoff trainer works with Ginger the Italian Spinone. Spinone Italiano Italians Sporting Dog - Spinone Dog - Italian Spinone The Spinone Italiano, also called the Italian Spinone, is a Italians sporting dog. This breed can be traced back at least 2000 years. It most likely developed from the crossing of the German Pointer and the Griffon. The Spinone Italiano is a large dog. The males of this breed stand between 23.5 and 27.5 inches tall and weigh between 71 and 82 pounds. The
Tess the Italian Spinone meets a kitten
Tess the Italian Spinone loves to groom kittens whenever she has the chance.
Coco vs Cosmo / Miniature Schnauzer vs. Spinone Italiano
I'm not sure who l feel sorry for. Cosmo for getting beat up on by a little girl, or for Coco who has to endure Cosmo's slobber!
The Spinone Jersey Boys Swim
The Spinone Italiano Jersey Boys love to swim in our pool. Well, Justin and Neve do but Niko takes his time and Stitch would rather watch!
Love has gone to the dogs
Siro, Twyla, Vico, Carlo, Maddie, Max and their buddies play the game of love!
Spinone Picnic 2007
Richmond, California: Pt Isabel Recreational Area. Best off-leash dog park anywhere.
Spinone italiano puppy battles grocery bag
Our puppy was just nine weeks old at the time. She loved to beat up on this bag when she was feeling frisky. Normally she'd win their battles, but this time the bag had other ideas.
The Spinone Jersey Boys Sing
The Jersey Boys, Niko, Justin, Neve and Stitch "sing" while their dad plays the harmonica
Spinone High Dive
Denali, a Spinone Italiano from Park Slope, Brooklyn takes a high plunge into a Maine pond.
Great Dane vs. Spinone: Dog Daze
Our Great Dane, Suri, with her constant companion, Vico, a Spinone Italiano
Spinone Bruno eating cucumber
One of Brunos favourites, cucumber. Every time I make a salad, he's right there looking for some. He only gets a few pieces :)
Tessa Having Fun Trying To Catch Moles in a Wood Pile
A Spinone Italiano, aka Italian Spinone (spi-no-nee) named Tessa, climbing on top of a wood pile to search for moles.
