Spinone Italiano Dog
INTRODUCTION
Spinone Italiano Dogs are Sociable, Patient, and Docile dogs they are from the Sporting group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 105. These dogs have amazing stamina and love the company of humans and other dogs and are great as a pet and companion. Spinone Italiano Dogs are Purebred non-allergic dogs.
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Docile, Affectionate, Patient, Friendly, Loyal, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Terrier. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : Italy
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They Are Among the World’s Oldest Hunting Dogs
2- They Have Been Called the Best Italian Hunting Dog
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Spinone Italiano Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Brown Roan, White, Orange & White, Orange Roan
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COAT TYPE
Single Coat
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 14 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 86 - 104cm (34 - 41in)
Height: 79 - 91cm (31 - 36in) -
TAIL
The tail is thick, especially at the base. It is carried horizontally or down. There are no fringes
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WEIGHT
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One or two times a year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 to 12 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Lagotto Romagnolo
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FARM ANIMAL
Can be
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
300 years ago
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ORIGIN
Italy
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Though he looks gruff, rather like a wise old grandfather, the Spinone is happy and playful, even clownish. Youngsters can be restless and require lots of attention, but adults are calm and laid-back, as long as they are given sufficient daily exercise
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
