Spinone Italiano vs Lurcher
Compare the Spinone Italiano to the Lurcher. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Spinone Italianos and Lurchers.
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
9-12 Years
8-15 Years
Height
22½-27½ Inches
22-28 Inches
Weight
61-85 Pounds
55-55 Pounds
Intelligence
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Origin Country
Italy
Ireland
Origin Year
-500 BC
1400 AD
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
Yes
No
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
20-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Energy Level
Medium
Medium
Exercise Required
Medium
Medium to High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
38 MPH
Strength
Medium to High
Medium
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
Low
Low
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
Yes
No
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Average Lifespan
9-12 Years
8-15 Years
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Wire
Single
Smooth
Wire
Coat Texture
Shaggy
Rough
Scruffy
Shaggy
Straight
Wavy
Coat Length
Short to Medium
Short to Medium
Spinone Italiano
Lurcher
