Spinone Italiano — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Spinone Italiano — breed standard (AKC & FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Italy.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 7 (Pointing Dogs), Section 1.3 Continental Pointing Dogs of the Griffon type, with a working trial; its FCI standard is number 165.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Its stated use is as a pointing dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Males stand 23½ to 27½ inches and bitches 22½ to 25½ inches at the withers (FCI 60 to 70 cm and 58 to 65 cm), with weight about 32 to 37 kg for males and 28 to 30 kg for females.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat must be a correct harsh single layer with no undercoat; ideal body length is 1½ to 2½ inches (FCI 4 to 6 cm), shorter on the head, ears and legs, forming a rough brush behind the legs and stiff brows, moustache and beard, but never fringes.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Accepted colours are solid white, white with orange, orange roan, white with brown markings and brown roan, with chestnut ("monk's habit") the preferred brown; tricolour, tan points and any black are forbidden.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The temperament is sociable, docile, affectionate and patient, a willing hunter that is tireless and a natural retriever.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include walleye (pale/blue/fish/pearl iris), nose pigment other than described or total depigmentation, overshot or undershot bite, any black skin pigment, and any black in the coat, tricolour or tan points; FCI also excludes aggression or extreme shyness, convergent upper head axes, concave nasal bridge and wall eye.