Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Companion Height: 9-12 in. Weight: 9-16 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: High, but housetraining problematic Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes February’s Dog of the Month A lively, huge personality comes in this little package. The Bichon Frise dates back to the fifteenth century. […]
Italian Dogs
This is the Italian dog category page.
Neapolitan Mastiff
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Guard dog Height: males 26-31 in., females 24-29 in. Weight: males 150 lbs. up, females 140 lbs. up Life span: 7-9 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: not recommended for small children Good with other pets: yes if raised with them, may be dog aggressive What is the […]
Lowchen
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy/France Group: Companion Height: 10-13 in. Weight: 9-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. & up Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with older, well-behaved children Good with other pets: yes, usually What is the origin of the Lowchen? The Lowchen originated in Southern Europe and may be the rarest purebred […]
Lagotto Romagnolo
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Sporting, Gun Dog Height: males 17-19 in., females 16-18 in. Weight: males 29-35 lbs., females 24-32 lbs. Life span: 11-12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes, with older children Good with other pets: yes, with early socialization What is the origin of the Lagotto Romagnolo? Although new […]
Italian Greyhound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Sighthound, Toy Height: 13-15 in. Weight: 8-18 lbs. Life span: 12-15 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes with gentle children Good with other pets: yes with early socialization, but may chase small animals Dog of the Month for June The Italian Greyhound is gentle soul very affectionate […]
Bracco Italiano
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Hunting dog Height: males 23-26 in., females 22-24 in. Weight: 55-88 lbs. Life span: 12-13 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Bracco Italiano? The Bracco Italiano or as it is also known, the Italian Pointer, is […]
Bergamasco
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Herding dog Height: 21-24 in. Weight: males 70-84 lbs., females 57-71 lbs. Life span: 13-15 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes if raised with them July’s Dog of the Month The Bergamasco is a powerful dog whose abundant coat is made up […]
Italian Hound
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Scenthound Height: males 20-24 in., females 20-23 in. Weight: 44-62 lbs., females 40-57 lbs. Life span: n/a Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes Good with other pets: may chase small animals What is the origin of the Italian Hound? The Italian Hound as the name indicates comes from […]
Spinone Italiano
Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Italy Group: Sporting, Gun dog Height: males 23-28 in., females 22-26 in. Weight: males 75-86, females 64-75 lbs. Life span: about 12 yrs. Trainability: high Good with children: yes Good with other pets: yes What is the origin of the Spinone Italiano? The Spinone Italiano can trace its roots to […]