Spinone Italiano vs Berger Picard

Compare the Spinone Italiano to the Berger Picard. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Spinone Italianos and Berger Picards.

Spinone Italiano vs Berger Picard
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
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General Details
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-14 Years
Height
22½-27½ Inches
22-26 Inches
Weight
61-85 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Origin Country
Italy
France
Origin Year
-500 BC
800 AD
Temperament
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
30-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Below Average
Exercise Needs
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Grooming Needs
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Low to Medium
Drool
Low
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Breed Instincts
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Aggression
Below Average
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Above Average
Average
Chasing
Above Average
Above Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Average
Herding
Average
Above Average
Hunting
Above Average
Average
Protection
Average
Average
Remove Vermin
Average
Average
Sled Pulling
Below Average
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Average Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-14 Years
Health Concerns
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Common Health Issues
Bloat
Cerebellar ataxia
Hip dysplasia
Progressive retinal atrophy
Eye infections
Retinal dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Double
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Spinone Italiano
Berger Picard
Breed Colors
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