Bouvier Des Flandres vs Spinone Italiano

Compare the Bouvier Des Flandres to the Spinone Italiano. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Bouvier Des Flandres and Spinone Italianos.

Bouvier Des Flandres vs Spinone Italiano
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
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General Details
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
Yes
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-12 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
22½-27½ Inches
Weight
60-100 Pounds
61-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Origin Country
Belgium
Italy
Origin Year
1912 AD
-500 BC
Temperament
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Traits
Needy
Stubborn
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-75 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High to Very High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Coat Maintenance
High
Low
Shedding
Medium
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Average
Average
Hunting
Below Average
Above Average
Protection
Above Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Above Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-12 Years
Health Concerns
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Common Health Issues
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Elbow dysplasia
Glaucoma
Heart problems
Bloat
Cerebellar ataxia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Rough
Shaggy
Coat Length
Medium
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Bouvier Des Flandres
Spinone Italiano
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Blue
Brown
Brown
Fawn
Fawn
White
White
Brown Roan
Brown Roan
Orange Roan
Orange Roan
White
White
White and Brown
White and Brown
White and Orange
White and Orange
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