Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Comparison – Which dog is better Bracco or Italian Coarsehaired Pointer?

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Name	Bracco Italiano	Spinone Italiano
Origins	Italy	Italy
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano. What other names are these breeds known by?	Bracco Italian Pointing Dog Italian Pointer	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Bracco Italiano and a Spinone Italiano. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Large Medium
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Bracco Italiano and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed is heavier?	25–40 kg (55–88 lb)	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	25–40 kg (55–88 lb)	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano? Is a Bracco Italiano taller than a Spinone Italiano?	Male: 23–26 inches (58–67 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–62 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 23–26 inches (58–67 cm), Female: 22–24 inches (55–62 cm)	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Bracco Italiano and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed costs more?	$500-$600	$1500-$2000
Availability Which is easier to get, Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano?	Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.
Smartest Dog Breeds
Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare training requirements.	Bracco Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare alertness levels.	Bracco Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare territorial behaviors.	Bracco Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Bracco Italiano and a Spinone Italiano. How do their temperaments differ?	Playful Stubborn Affectionate Loyal Trainable Companionable	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano?	High: Bracco Italiano dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.
Most Affectionate Dog Breeds
Social Needs Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano social needs comparison:	Bracco Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano?	Bracco Italiano dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano? Which can be better for hunting?	Bracco Italiano dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Average: The Bracco Italiano barks occasionally. See more.	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Bracco Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare living space needs.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Bracco Italiano indoors.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Spinone Italiano indoors.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare adaptability levels.	Bracco Italiano dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano?	Bracco Italiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Spinone Italiano dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Risk Assessment Which has lower bite risk: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare biting tendencies.	Low 🔽 The Bracco Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthing Tendency Which is more mouthy: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare mouthing behaviors.	Bracco Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.
Bite Strength Rating Which has a stronger bite: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare bite force PSI.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bracco Italiano bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Spinone Italiano bite force: Ordinary.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare average lifespans.	11-13 years The average lifespan of Bracco Italiano: 12 years	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare climate tolerances.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.	Tolerates warm and cold weather Dogs that tolerate hot and cold weather are typically those that have a double coat of fur. See more.
Health Concerns Compare common health issues between a Bracco Italiano and a Spinone Italiano. Which breed is healthier?	Bracco Italianos tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Healthiest Dog Breeds
Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano?	Frequent The Bracco Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once (but preferably twice) per year.	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Longest Living Dog Breeds
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Umbilical Hernias Bloat Entropion Ear Infections Ectropion Kidney Issues Sensitivity To Anesthesia	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Rating Which breed is more energetic: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare activity levels.	Bracco Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Spinone Italiano dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bracco Italiano dogs have an average exercise need.	Spinone Italiano dogs need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano?	Bracco Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.
Dog Breeds That Sleep A Lot

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Bracco Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.
Dog Breeds Prone To Obesity
Food Consumption Which eats more: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare daily food needs.	5 to 6 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano? Compare breed colors.	White Orange Amber Chestnut Copper	White Brown Orange Roan
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare maintenance needs.	Easy to groom: The Bracco Italiano doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare drooling amounts.	The Bracco Italiano is an average drooler. See more.	The Spinone Italiano is a big drooler, so if you're disgusted by slobber spots on your clothes, you should choose a dog from another breed. See more.
Stinkiness Rating Which has less odor: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Bracco Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Bracco Italiano and a Spinone Italiano? Compare fur types.	Dense Shiny	Wiry
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare bathing frequencies.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano? Do Bracco Italiano dogs shed more than Spinone Italiano dogs?	Bracco Italiano dogs shed moderately. See more.	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Good With Comparison

Child Compatibility Which is better with children: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare kid-friendliness.	Bracco Italiano dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very kid-friendly dogs.
Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds
Pet Compatibility Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bracco Italiano dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Spinone Italiano dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano? Which dog is more friendly?	Bracco Italiano dogs are average friendly towards strangers.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano?	Bracco Italiano dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bracco Italiano or Spinone Italiano? Can a Bracco Italiano and a Spinone Italiano be friends? Do Bracco Italiano dogs get along with Spinone Italiano dogs?	Bracco Italiano dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Spinone Italiano dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano?	Yes Bracco Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Spinone Italiano dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bracco Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bracco Italianos are usually recommended for elderly people.	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.
Therapy Dog Breeds
Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Bracco Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Bracco Italiano or a Spinone Italiano? Compare draft work capabilities.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Military Service Background Compare military history between Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano. Which has stronger military background?	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano. Which has larger litters?	4-6 puppies	4-8 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano. Which needs longer recovery?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.

Bracco Italiano vs Spinone Italiano Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano. Which groups do they belong to?	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Bracco Italiano and Spinone Italiano. Which is more widely recognized?	Federation Cynologique Internationale United Kennel Club Foundation Stock Service North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association	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

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