Spinone Italiano has average risk of obesity, needs daily walks and quality diet to maintain healthy weight.

German Shepherd has average obesity risk, needs balanced diet, daily walks, and weight monitoring.

Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Loyal
Docile
Patient

Alert
Courageous
Intelligent
Obedient
Confident
Curious
Loyal
Watchful

Spinone Italianos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

German Shepherds shed a lot of hair each year, so frequent brushing is essential for reducing shedding and maintaining coat health.

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

Choose a German Shepherd if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Italy

Germany

italian rough-haired dog

Shepherding Dog, Wolf-type Dog

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
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Australian National Kennel Council
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
United Kennel Club
German Shepherd Dog Club Of America

ancient times

1800s

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

Herding (AKC:1908, UKC)

Brown
Amber

Brown

Brown
Isabella

Black

Brown
Isabella
Fawn
White
Pied

Black
Gray
Red
Silver
Sable
Fawn

Spinone Italianos have medium-length coats.

German Shepherds have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Wiry

Straight

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 German Shepherd 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.

German Shepherds are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

While the Spinone Italiano breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

German Shepherds typically have low vet costs due to their good health, but it's important to monitor their health and seek vet care when necessary.

Bloat
Ataxia

Hip Dysplasia
Degenerative Myelopathy
Congenital Heart Defect

Otitis Externa
Ectropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

Panosteitis
Pannus
Perianal Fistulas
Hemophilia
Von Willebrand's Disease
Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Cardiac
Hip
Blood Test
Dna For Vwd
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

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

German Shepherds 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.

German Shepherd has average social needs and is less independent than other breeds.

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

German Shepherds are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

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

German Shepherd minimally drools, ideal for those who dislike drool marks on clothing.

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

German Shepherd 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.

German Shepherds 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 German Shepherd, it's at least 10 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 German Shepherds 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

Slicker Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

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

The average cost of a German Shepherd is somewhere $2.10 - $2.70 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 German Shepherd is between $55 - $77. This makes an average of $660 - $924 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.

German Shepherd is highly intelligent and very trainable.

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

German Shepherds are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

Spinone Italianos are highly friendly around strangers.

German Shepherds are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

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

German Shepherds are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.