Pointer vs Spinone Italiano
Compare the Pointer to the Spinone Italiano. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Pointers and Spinone Italianos.
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-12 Years
Height
23-28 Inches
22½-27½ Inches
Weight
45-75 Pounds
61-85 Pounds
Intelligence
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Origin Country
United Kingdom
Italy
Origin Year
1650 AD
-500 BC
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Apartment
Yes
No
Indoor
Yes
No
Small Yard
Yes
No
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
High
Medium to High
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Distracted Easy
Yes
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Average Lifespan
12-15 Years
9-12 Years
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Straight
Shaggy
Coat Length
Short
Short to Medium
Pointer
Spinone Italiano
