Spinone Italiano vs Dutch Shepherd
Compare the Spinone Italiano to the Dutch Shepherd. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Spinone Italianos and Dutch Shepherds.
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-15 Years
Height
22½-27½ Inches
21-24 Inches
Weight
61-85 Pounds
50-70 Pounds
Intelligence
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Origin Country
Italy
Belgium
Origin Year
-500 BC
1898 AD
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Apartment
No
Yes
Indoor
No
No
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
20-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Energy Level
Medium
Medium to High
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
28 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium to High
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Medium
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
None
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
Yes
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Average Lifespan
9-12 Years
12-15 Years
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Wooly
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Long
Spinone Italiano
Dutch Shepherd
