Labrador Retriever vs Spinone Italiano

Compare the Labrador Retriever to the Spinone Italiano. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Labrador Retrievers and Spinone Italianos.

Labrador Retriever vs Spinone Italiano
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
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General Details
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-12 Years
Height
21-24 Inches
22½-27½ Inches
Weight
55-80 Pounds
61-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Origin Country
Canada
Italy
Origin Year
1700 AD
-500 BC
Temperament
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
30-90 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
20 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Grooming Needs
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Low
Shedding
High
Low
Dander
Medium
Low
Drool
Medium
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Above Average
Chasing
Below Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
None
Average
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
None
Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Average Lifespan
10-12 Years
9-12 Years
Health Concerns
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cataracts
Hip dysplasia
Ear infections
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Elbow dysplasia
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Tricuspid valve dysplasia
Myopathy
Acute moist dermatitis
Cold tail
Bloat
Cerebellar ataxia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Coat Coloring
Labrador Retriever
Spinone Italiano
Breed Colors
Black
Black
Chocolate
Chocolate
Yellow
Yellow
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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