Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Comparison – Which dog is better Italian Coarsehaired Pointer or St. Hubert Hound?

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Name	Spinone Italiano	Bloodhound
Origins	Italy	France Belgium
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
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Common Names & Aliases Compare different names used for Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound. What other names are these breeds known by?	Italian Coarsehaired Pointer Italian Griffon Italian Wire-Haired Pointer Spinone Italian Spinone	St. Hubert Hound Saint Hubert Hound Chien de Saint-Hubert Flemish Hound
Breed Classification Compare breed classifications between a Spinone Italiano and a Bloodhound. Learn about their genetic backgrounds.	Purebred	Purebred

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Size and Weight Comparison

Size Classification Which is bigger: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare size differences between these breeds.	Large Medium	Large
Weight Statistics Compare weight ranges between a Spinone Italiano and a Bloodhound. Which breed is heavier?	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	Male: 90-110 pounds (41-50 kg), Female: 80-100 pounds (36-45 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 100 pounds (45.5 kg), Female: 90 pounds (40.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Spinone Italiano or Bloodhound? Is a Spinone Italiano taller than a Bloodhound?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 25-27 inches (63-69 cm), Female: 23-25 inches (58-63 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 26 inches (66 cm), Female: 24 inches (60.5 cm)

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Price and Availability Comparison

Price Range Compare puppy prices between a Spinone Italiano and a Bloodhound. Which breed costs more?	$1500-$2000	$800-$1200
Availability Which is easier to get, Spinone Italiano or Bloodhound?	Frequent: The Spinone Italiano is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Bloodhound is quite easy to get.

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligence Rating Which is smarter: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare intelligence rankings and learning abilities.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one. See more.	Smart: The Bloodhound dogs have great intelligence. See more.
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Training Difficulty Which is easier to train: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare training requirements.	Spinone Italiano dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Bloodhound dogs are easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Rating Which makes a better watchdog: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare alertness levels.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bloodhound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.
Territorial Protection Which is more protective: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare territorial behaviors.	Spinone Italiano dogs are average defenders. See more.	Bloodhound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.
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Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Personality and Temperament Comparison

Personality Traits Compare personalities of a Spinone Italiano and a Bloodhound. How do their temperaments differ?	Friendly Docile Affectionate Patient Loyal Gentle	Stubborn Independent Affectionate Gentle Outright Tempered
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound?	Sensitive: Spinone Italiano dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound?	Average to High: Spinone Italiano dogs are highly affectionate dogs. See more.	High: Bloodhound dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound social needs comparison:	Spinone Italiano dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bloodhound dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound?	Spinone Italiano dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	Bloodhound 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 Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound? Which can be better for hunting?	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.	Bloodhound 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

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Barking Frequency Which breed barks more: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare vocalization tendencies.	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks. See more.	A lot: Bloodhound is a particularly loud breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Playful Nature Which breed is more playful: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare play drive and energy.	Average: Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Bloodhound is a highly playful breed. See more.
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Apartment Adaptability Which is better for apartments: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? 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 Spinone Italiano indoors.	Not an apartment-friendly dog the Bloodhound breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Lifestyle Adaptability Which adapts better to changes: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare adaptability levels.	Average: Spinone Italiano dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Average: Bloodhound dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Alone Time Tolerance Which dog can be left alone: Spinone Italiano or Bloodhound?	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.	Bloodhound dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Health and Lifespan Comparison

Average Lifespan Which lives longer: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare average lifespans.	12-14 years The average lifespan of Spinone Italiano: 13 years	10-12 years The average lifespan of Bloodhound: 11 years
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Climate Tolerance Which handles weather better: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? 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 Spinone Italiano and a Bloodhound. Which breed is healthier?	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Very healthy dog breed.
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Vet Care Frequency Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound?	Average The Spinone Italiano should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Rare The Bloodhound should have a complete physical check-up at least every 12-18 months (but preferably once per year).
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound health problems comparison:	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Bloat Epilepsy Entropion Ectropion Elbow Dysplasia Ectopic Cilia

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Obesity Tendency Which gains weight easier: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare obesity risks.	Average: The Spinone Italiano has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average: The Bloodhound has an average risk for obesity. See more.
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Food Consumption Which eats more: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare daily food needs.	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 4 to 8 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Allergy Friendliness Which is more hypoallergenic: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare allergy friendliness.	No See more.	No See more.
Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
Coat Colors What color variations exist for Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound? Compare breed colors.	White Brown Orange Roan	Black Tan Red Liver
Grooming Requirements Which needs more grooming: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare maintenance needs.	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort. See more.	Easy to groom: The Bloodhound doesn't require a lot of grooming. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Drooling Tendency Which drools more: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare drooling amounts.	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.	The Bloodhound 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 Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare natural smell levels.	Medium ⏺ The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	High 🔼 The Bloodhound has a high chance of bad smell.
Coat Characteristics How do coats differ between a Spinone Italiano and a Bloodhound? Compare fur types.	Wiry	Rough
Bathing Needs Which needs more baths: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare bathing frequencies.	8-12 weeks Very rarely. Bathing your dog is beneficial to them in more ways than just one. See more.	4-6 weeks Average. Experts recommended at least every 4-6 weeks for this family pup. See more.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Spinone Italiano or Bloodhound? Do Spinone Italiano dogs shed more than Bloodhound dogs?	Spinone Italiano dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bloodhound dogs shed moderately. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Good With Comparison

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

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Capability Which makes a better service dog: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare service capabilities.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Work Suitability Which is better for therapy work: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare therapy capabilities.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Scent Detection Ability Which is better at detection work: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare scenting abilities.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
Search & Rescue Potential Which is better for search and rescue: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare SAR abilities.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Yes This breed would make an excellent search and rescue dog.
Maritime Work Ability Which is better on boats: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? Compare maritime abilities.	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bloodhound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Draft Work Capability Which is better at pulling: a Spinone Italiano or a Bloodhound? 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 Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound. 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.

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Reproducibility Comparison

Puppy Litter Size Compare litter sizes between Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound. Which has larger litters?	4-8 puppies	8-10 puppies
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Pregnancy Duration Compare pregnancy duration between Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound breeds.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Breeding Frequency Compare breeding frequencies between Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound. 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.

Spinone Italiano vs Bloodhound Recognition Comparison

AKC Classification Compare AKC classifications of Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound. Which groups do they belong to?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1885 as a Hound breed.
FCI Classification Compare FCI classifications of Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound. Which groups are they in?	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Recognized by FCI in the Scent hounds and related breeds group, in the Scent hounds section.
Kennel Club Recognition Compare kennel club recognition between Spinone Italiano and Bloodhound. Which is more widely recognized?	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. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club

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