This is not a very well-known gun dog outside of Italy and parts of Europe and the UK. There tends to not be as much Spinone info as this rather big, somewhat goofy, and certainly loveable breed deserves. Fortunately, there are dedicated breeders in the U.S. — such as the Mals-About Spinone Kennel — that help keep the breed strong and in good hands.
This dog's intelligence is great enough to be almost too much. Spinones are keen to learn new tricks, are easily trainable, and are always in want of praise. If, however, they feel that the tricks are beneath them, or the person attempting to teach them aren't up to the task, or there is no point in the training, they are smart enough to resist — and you will have to learn to work with them or find someone who is able to do so.
The Spinone Italiano is an extremely loyal dog who will stick with you through most anything, and they expect you to do the same. They need near-constant companionship, a serious purpose in life, and lots of toys and treats to play with and learn from. (Agility toys such as treat-dispensing puzzles are perfect!)
This breed is strong and sure-footed, but they may not always be the fastest. They need a lot of exercise if they don't have a job as a companion to a disabled person or for what they were bred to do (hunting / gun dogs).