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Spinone Italiano - Pictures

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Spinone Italiano - Overview and History

The Spinone Italiano, also known as the Bracco Spinone (in its country of origin), the Italian Spinone (in Great Britain), the Italian Coarsehaired Pointer, the Italian Pointer, the Italia Wire-Haired Pointing Dog, the Italian Griffon and simply the Spinone, is a versatile dog that was developed to hunt game in the Piedmont region of Italy long ago. It got its name from the phrase Bracco Spinoso, which means “prickly pointer.” Some speculate that the term

Spinone Italiano - Temperament

As puppies, Spinone Italianos are rowdy, rambunctious and full of energy. As adults, they mature into quiet, dignified companions who generally make themselves seen and not heard. They are reserved around strangers, but come to life in the outdoors. Spinones are sturdy hunting companions and make excellent hiking and jogging buddies. They get alone well with children, when raised alongside the little ones and don't mind other family dogs. For families who have experience with

Spinone Italiano - Physical Characteristics

The Spinone is a strong boned, well muscled dog with a square build, meaning the length of the body is approximately equal to the height at the withers. Brown and white Spinone are often confused with German Wirehaired Pointers. The long head and pronounced occipital are unique to the breed. Spinones have an expression that shows intelligence and understanding and is often described as having human like eyes.The tail of the Spinone is customarily docked

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