Spinone Italiano vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Spinone Italiano	Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Origins	Italy	Ireland
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Group	Gun Dog	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	111	49
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Other Names	Italian Spinone, Spinone, Italian Griffon, Italian Wire-Haired Pointer, Italian Coarsehaired Pointer	Wheaten, Wheatie, Irish Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2000 as a Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1973 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	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 Irish Kennel Club Canadian Canine Registry Club Espanol De Terriers
Price	$1500-$2000	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Spinone Italiano vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Size	Large Medium	Medium
Weight	Male: 60-80 pounds (27-36 kg), Female: 50-70 pounds (22-31 kg)	Male: 35-45 pounds (16-20 kg), Female: 30-40 pounds (14-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 70 pounds (31.5 kg), Female: 60 pounds (26.5 kg)	Male: 40 pounds (18 kg), Female: 35 pounds (16 kg)
Height	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 18-20 inches (46-51 cm), Female: 17-19 inches (43-48 cm)
Avg. Height	23 - 28 inches (58 - 70 cm)	Male: 19 inches (48.5 cm), Female: 18 inches (45.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Spinone Italiano vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Coat	Wiry	Curly
Colors	Brown Roan White Orange	Wheaten
Grooming	Average: The Spinone Italiano requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Spinone Italianos shed none to minimal.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are low shedders.

Characteristics - Spinone Italiano vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Temperament	Friendly Affectionate Gentle Loyal Docile Patient	Affectionate Faithful Playful Energetic Intelligent Spirited
Intelligent Rank	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.	Average: Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Spinone Italianos are quite easy to train.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	Spinone Italianos, like any other dog breed, like playing.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Spinone Italianos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Spinone Italianos are highly affectionate dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Spinone Italianos are a social breed.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Low to Average: The Spinone Italiano rarely barks.	Average: The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Spinone Italianos are average watchdogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are good watchdogs.
Territorial	Spinone Italianos are average defenders.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Spinone Italiano has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Spinone Italianos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Spinone Italianos have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world.	Wanderlust potential of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Spinone Italianos 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers 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.
Apartment Friendly	Spinone Italianos are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Spinone Italianos adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Spinone Italianos 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.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	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.

Good With - Spinone Italiano vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Stranger Friendly	Spinone Italianos are very stranger friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Spinone Italianos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Spinone Italianos are average friendly towards cats.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Spinone Italianos are very dog-friendly dogs.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Spinone Italiano is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Spinone Italianos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Spinone Italianos are generally with other pets.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	No Spinone Italianos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Spinone Italiano breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Spinone Italiano vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Health Issues	The Spinone Italiano is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Bloat Cerebellar Ataxia	Addison's Disease Allergies Cancer Renal Dysplasia
Life Expectancy	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	Yes
Energy Level	Spinone Italianos have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.
Exercise Need	Spinone Italianos need quite a lot of exercise.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Spinone Italianos are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Soft Coated Wheaten Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.
Avg. daily food consumption	2.5 to 3.5 cups of a high-quality dog food daily, divided into two meals.	Recommended daily amount: 1.5 to 2 cups of a high-quality daily, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Medium The Spinone Italiano has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	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.	The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Spinone Italiano vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	4-8 puppies	5-8 puppies
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