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

Curly Coated Retrievers aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Italy

United Kingdom

italian rough-haired dog

Spaniels, St. John’s Water Dog, Retrieving Setters, Poodles

ancient times

1700s

Brown
Amber

Hazel
Brown

Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown

Brown
Isabella
Fawn
White
Pied

Black
Brown

Wiry

Curly

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.

A Curly Coated Retriever can have a litter of 9-14 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.

Bloat
Ataxia

Glycogen Storage Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Hip And Elbow Dysplasia
Bloat
Cancer

Otitis Externa
Ectropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Entropion
Distichiasis
Ectropion
Persistent Pupillary Membrane
Alopecia

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

X-Rays
Eye Examination

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

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.

Curly Coated Retrievers are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

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 Curly Coated Retriever, it's at least 14 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 Curly Coated Retrievers usually need at least 90 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Spinone Italiano requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The Curly Coated Retriever has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Deshedder
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 80-100 pound (36 - 45 kg) Curly Coated Retriever feed 3.5 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 a Curly Coated Retriever is somewhere $3.90 - $4.20 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 a Curly Coated Retriever is between $112 - $126. This makes an average of $1344 - $1512 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.

Curly Coated Retrievers are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not dog-friendly.

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

Curly Coated Retrievers are not known for being a highly playful breed.

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

The Curly Coated Retriever is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.