GentlePatientSociable
Sporting Group — Origin: Italy
Spinone Italiano
A large-sized sporting-group dog known for being gentle and patient.
- Size
- Large
- Weight
- 29–39 kg
- Lifespan
- 10–12 yrs
Strength
6
Stamina
5
Trainability
10
Friendliness
8
At a mid-life age of 11 years, this breed is roughly
71.3 human years old
See the full dog-years calculatorWhat it eats
- Large-breed formula kibble with joint support
- Two meals a day to avoid bloat
- Glucosamine supplement as they age
What it does
- Daily walks and yard play
- Fetch in short bursts
- Casual obedience games
Habitat
Needs a house with a fenced yard and room to stretch out; less suited to cramped apartments.
Daily exercise needs
Bred with a sociable streak, this breed keeps its condition with moderate daily exertion.
Moderate exertion~80 min/day
Field note
Hailing from Italy, the Spinone Italiano has been recognized as part of the Sporting group for generations of purposeful breeding.