Italian Spinone
Temperament
Sociable, Patient, Docile
[3]Background and classification
An Italian bird dog associated with old written and painted records, working through thorny cover and cold water to find and retrieve game. Spinone Italiano is another name.
[1]Appearance and coat
A substantial dog with strong bone and developed muscle under a rough coat. Texture and structure distinguish its outline from the smoother Bracco Italiano.
[1]Coat and comparisons
White, white with orange patches or speckling, white with chestnut patches and brown roan occur. JKC excludes tricolour, tan markings and combinations containing black.
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