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.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both breeds are good choices for new or inexperienced owners, but the Spinone Italiano is better suited for new owners.
- Children - Both the Spinone Italiano and Dutch Shepherd are great with children.
- Grooming - Both the Spinone Italiano and Dutch Shepherd require moderate grooming.
- Barking - Both the Spinone Italiano and Dutch Shepherd are average barkers.
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| Breed Name | Spinone Italiano | Dutch Shepherd |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | No |
| Lifespan | 9-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 22½-27½ in. | 21-24 in. |
| Weight | 61-85 lb | 50-70 lb |
| Intelligence | High | High |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | Italy | Belgium |
| Origin Year | 500 BC | 1898 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | No | Yes |
| Indoor | No | No |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | Yes | No |
| Large Yard | Yes | Yes |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 20°F to 80°F | 20°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | Medium | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | Medium | Medium-High |
| Top Running Speed | 24 mph | 28 mph |
| Strength | Medium-High | Medium-High |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | Medium |
| Shedding | Low | Medium |
| Dander | Low | Low |
| Drool Amount | Low | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Spinone Italiano | Dutch Shepherd |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | No | No |
| Family/Pack | Yes | Yes |
| Independent | No | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | No | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | Yes | Yes |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Average | Average |
| Burrow/Digging | High | Average |
| Chasing | High | Average |
| Follow Commands | Average | Average |
| Fighting | Average | Below Average |
| Guarding | Average | High |
| Herding | Average | High |
| Hunting | High | Average |
| Protection | Average | High |
| Remove Vermin | Average | Average |
| Sledding | Below Average | Average |
| Watch | Average | High |
| Breed Name | Spinone Italiano | Dutch Shepherd |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 9-12 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Bloat | Yes | No |
| Cerebellar Ataxia | Yes | No |
| Breed Name | Spinone Italiano | Dutch Shepherd |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Wire Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Smooth Coat | No | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Shaggy | Yes | No |
| Rough | No | Yes |
| Wooly | No | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Short | Yes | Yes |
| Medium | Yes | Yes |
| Long | No | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black | Yes | No |
| Brown Roan | Yes | No |
| Orange Roan | Yes | No |
| Tan | Yes | No |
| Triparti | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White&orange | Yes | No |
| Gold Brindle | No | Yes |
| Silver Brindle | No | Yes |