Is the Boxerdoodle Better than the Spinone Italiano as a Pet? Our Answer.

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Boxerdoodle Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Boxerdoodle and for the Spinone Italiano. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Boxerdoodle or the Spinone Italiano.

Boxerdoodle versus Spinone Italiano: Overview

A very important difference between the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Boxerdoodle is a medium-sized dog while the Spinone Italiano is a large-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Boxerdoodle belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Spinone Italiano belongs to the Sporting Dogs group. Sporting Dogs were bred to help hunters catch and retrieve feathered game. Some sporting dog breeds such as Retrievers, which were built for swimming, were bred to hunt waterfowl in water. Whereas sporting dog breeds like setters, spaniels, and pointing breeds were bred to hunt quail, pheasant, and other game birds nest on grasslands. Many Sporting Group breeds have thick, water-repellent coats that protect them from harsh hunting conditions.

Boxerdoodle versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Boxerdoodle to the Spinone Italiano based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano

Factor Boxerdoodle Spinone Italiano
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 1/5 4/5
Life Span 10 to 12 years 10 to 14 years
Height 10 to 25 inches 22 to 28 inches
Weight 12 to 70 pounds 61 to 86 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 4/5 2/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 4/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 3/5 1/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 4/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 3/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 3/5 2/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 2/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 2/5 4/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 11.0 years 12.0 years
Price Range No Data $1000 – $1000
Average Price No Data $1090
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Autoimmune thyroiditis
  • Cardiac Evaluation
  • Elbow Dysplasia
  • Eye Examination- Recommend annual exams beginning at 1 year of age
  • Hip Dysplasia
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    Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Boxerdoodle in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Spinone Italiano. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Boxerdoodle is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Spinone Italiano is 86 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Spinone Italiano is a better pet than the Boxerdoodle. So, you should get the Spinone Italiano!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano

    Below is a list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are most different:

    • Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living. However, Spinone Italianos adapt well to apartment living.

    The Similarities Between the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano

    The Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are most similar:

    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano do not like to be left alone.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are not prone to nip and chew at things.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano get along well with other dogs.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are very easy to train.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are highly intelligent.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
    • Both the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano are very playful.

    Size Comparison of Boxerdoodle versus Spinone Italiano

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano.

    Boxerdoodles weigh 12 to 70 pounds when fully grown. Boxerdoodles are 10 to 25 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Spinone Italianos weigh 61 to 86 pounds when fully grown. Spinone Italianos are 22 to 28 inches when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Boxerdoodle versus Spinone Italiano

    The lifespan of Boxerdoodles is between 10 to 12 years. The average lifespan of Boxerdoodles is 11.0 years.

    The lifespan of Spinone Italianos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Spinone Italianos is 12.0 years.

    Spinone Italianos live longer than Boxerdoodles.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Boxerdoodle versus Spinone Italiano

    Boxerdoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.

    Do Boxerdoodles shed more than Spinone Italianos?

    Boxerdoodles do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Spinone Italianos shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Boxerdoodle or the Spinone Italiano

    Boxerdoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Boxerdoodle or the Spinone Italiano?

    Boxerdoodles are moderately easy to groom.

    Spinone Italianos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.

    Does the Boxerdoodle Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?

    Boxerdoodles have a moderate prey drive. They can sometimes chase after smaller animals and pets.

    Spinone Italianos have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Boxerdoodles Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?

    Boxerdoodles are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Spinone Italianos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Boxerdoodle vs. Spinone Italiano

    Boxerdoodles have a high tendency to wander. They are easily distracted by other animals or objects.

    Spinone Italianos do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Boxerdoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Boxerdoodles can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Spinone Italianos can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Boxerdoodle or the Spinone Italiano?

    Boxerdoodles get along very well with other dogs.

    Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Boxerdoodles good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?

    Boxerdoodles are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Spinone Italianos are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Boxerdoodles and Spinone Italianos?

    Boxerdoodles get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Spinone Italianos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?

    Boxerdoodles are very easy to train.

    Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.

    Is the Boxerdoodle Better for Apartment Owners than the Spinone Italiano?

    Boxerdoodles do not adapt well to apartment living.

    Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Boxerdoodle or the Spinone Italiano?

    Boxerdoodles are OK for new dog owners.

    Spinone Italianos are very good for new dog owners.

    Conclusion: Boxerdoodle versus Spinone Italiano. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Boxerdoodle and the Spinone Italiano better suits you and your family.