No special exercise requirements.
Weekly brushing and "stripping" (pulling dead hair gently from the body rather than cutting it ) is required for your Italian Spinone.
Intelligent, obedient and patient, the Italian Spinone is serious when hunting, but can be silly and entertaining when at home. Its somewhat rowdy personality is best suited for active couples or families that are willing to play along. The breed can be social, most prefer constant companionship from people or other dogs. Some animals can become timid if not socialized properly. The Spinone may warn you when a stranger is coming by barking or howling, but it does not have a protective nature. It is not an effective guard dog. Tends to be somewhat stubborn, but fairly easy to train.
Good with children.
Dating back to the Middle Ages, the Spinone descended from other Pointer breeds -- most likely the Segugio or Korthals Griffon.
