Spinone Italiano because it will not run off in front and leave its human companion struggling to keep up as it prefers the slower pace itself. It can be more than happy in a small yard and does not necessarily need acres of land. The small garden combined with regular walks would suit a Spinone well. In part due to its long beard and lip folds, the Spinone can have a tendency to slobber. Like all purebred dogs, it has its share of health problems, but careful breeding is helping the situation cease. In 2004, The Kennel Club in the United Kingdom
Spinone Italiano (approx 5.5 to 8 inches or 140 to 200 mm from the base of the tail). Non-working UK based Italian Spinones are no longer docked, in accordance with current legislation. Even as adults, Spinoni retain disproportionate, puppy-like, webbed paws which make them powerful swimmers. The coat is tough, slightly wiry, and close fitting. The preferred length is on the body; however, the ears, muzzle, head, and parts of the legs and feet are covered with shorter hair. Eyebrows have longer and stiffer hair; longer but softer hair covers cheeks and muzzle, creating a profuse moustache and beard. The Spinone should