Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Loyal
Docile
Patient

Energetic
Intelligent
Protective
Friendly
Obedient
Trainable

Spinone Italianos are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

American Water Spaniels make excellent watchdogs - they're vocal and protective of their territory.

Italy

United States

italian rough-haired dog

spaniel, retriever

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

ancient times

1800s

Sporting (AKC:2000)
Gun Dog Breeds (UKC)

Sporting (AKC:1940)
Gun Dog (UKC)

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown
Amber

Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Brown
Isabella
Fawn
White
Pied

Black
Brown
Red
Sable

Wiry

Wavy

A Spinone Italiano can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

An American Water Spaniel can have a litter of 10-13 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Spinone Italianos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

American Water Spaniels are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Bloat
Ataxia

Mitral Valve Disease
Degenerative Myelopathy

Otitis Externa
Ectropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Distichiasis
Lenticular Opacities
Hip Dysplasia
Heart Disease

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Hip X-Rays
Heart
Eye Examination

Spinone Italianos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

American Water Spaniels thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Spinone Italiano has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

American Water Spaniel has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Spinone Italianos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

American Water Spaniels need high physical activity and are ideal for active individuals, but not suitable for sedentary lifestyles or small apartments.

Spinone Italianos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

American Water Spaniels are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Spinone Italiano excessively drools, consider a different breed if not appealing.

American Water Spaniel minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

Spinone Italiano dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

American Water Spaniels bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

While Spinone Italiano dogs can defend their territory or owners, it's not their primary trait, and they are not ideal guard dogs.

American Water Spaniel dogs are highly protective and make excellent guard dogs due to their strong instinct to defend their territory and owners, and their high level of vigilance.

Spinone Italianos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Spinone Italiano dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

American Water Spaniels are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Spinone Italiano, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For American Water Spaniel, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Spinone Italianos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most American Water Spaniels usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Dematter
Comb
Deshedder
Clipper
Nail Clipper

For an average 70-84 pound (32 - 38 kg) Spinone Italiano feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

For an average 30-45 pound (14 - 20 kg) American Water Spaniel feed 2.5 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Spinone Italiano is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average cost of an American Water Spaniel is somewhere $2.50 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Spinone Italiano is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of an American Water Spaniel is between $74 - $95. This makes an average of $888 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Spinone Italiano has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

American Water Spaniels are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Spinone Italianos are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

American Water Spaniels make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Spinone Italianos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

American Water Spaniels are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Spinone Italianos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

American Water Spaniels are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Spinone Italianos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.

American Water Spaniels are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.