Breed Information:
The Spinone Italiano is rugged with a square body – the topline angles slightly upward from the withers towards the rump. They have a long head, elongated triangular ears, and intelligent eyes that are light brown with lighter colored dogs, and darker brown with darker coated dogs. The legs are long, straight and parallel. The Spinone’s coat is dense and stiff with the hair at the back of the legs forming a brush, while the face is covered with stiff eyebrows, moustache, and beard. The accepted colors of the coat are white, white with brown markings, white and orange, orange roan, which may or may not have orange markings, and brown roan. The most desired shade of brown is chestnut.Size:
Dogs and bitches – Height: 22 ½ - 27 ½ inches/Weight: 65-85 poundsBreed Specific Health Issues:
Generally healthy, Hip Dysplasia has been found in them, like most other dogs of their size. Life Expectancy:
The Spinone Italiano is a relatively long-lived dog with most living past 12 years.Grooming Requirements:
The Spinone needs to its coat stripped about every two months – pulling out the old hair to make room for the new. Between strippings, weekly brushing will suffice.
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