Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Finnish Spitz Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
- Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
- Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano
- The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano
- Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
- Temperament of the Spinone Italiano Versus the Finnish Spitz
- Price of Finnish Spitz versus Price of Spinone Italiano
- The Popularity of Finnish Spitz versus Popularity of Spinone Italiano
- Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
- Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
- Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
- Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
- Do Finnish Spitzs shed more than Spinone Italianos?
- Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Spinone Italiano
- Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
- How Kid-friendly are Finnish Spitzs and Spinone Italianos?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
- Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spinone Italiano
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano. Which One is a Better Pet?
Finnish Spitz Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano? Well, you have come to the right place. In this article, we will provide you a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz 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 more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano
Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
A very important difference between the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Finnish Spitz is a medium-sized dog while the Spinone Italiano is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, both the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano are Sporting Dogs. This means both the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano 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.
Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Finnish Spitz 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.
| Factor | Finnish Spitz | Spinone Italiano |
|---|---|---|
| Tolerates Being Alone | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 15 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Height | 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder | 22 to 28 inches |
| Easy To Groom | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Weight | 20 to 35 pounds | 61 to 86 pounds |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Easy To Train | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 2/5 | 3/5 |
| General Health | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 1/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Average Lifespan | 13.5 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $900 | $1180 |
| Price Range | $600 – $1100 | $1000 – $1000 |
| Temperament Score | 72.7 percent | 50.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 179 | 112 |
*Data from dogtime.com, OFA.org (The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), petcalculator.com, wikipedia.org, ATTS.org (the American Temperament Test Society)
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Finnish Spitz 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 a Finnish Spitz is 77 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for a Spinone Italiano is 86 out of 125.
Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Spinone Italiano is a better pet than the Finnish Spitz. 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 Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano
Below is a list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano are most different:
The Similarities Between the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano
The Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano.
Finnish Spitzs weigh 20 to 35 pounds when fully grown. Finnish Spitzs are 15 to 20 inches tall at the shoulder 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.
Temperament of the Spinone Italiano Versus the Finnish Spitz
The Finnish Spitz has a better temperament than the Spinone Italiano.
This is because the temperament score for the Finnish Spitz is 72.7 percent while the temperament score for the Spinone Italiano is 50.0 percent, according to the American Temperament Test Society (ATTS).
The American Temperament Test Society (ATTS) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide fair and objective evaluations of the temperaments of dog breeds.
Dog breeds with low temperament scores tend to show unprovoked aggression, they easily panic without quickly recovering from the panic, and they tend to avoid people. However, dog breeds with high temperament scores are not aggressive and are not shy. Also, these dogs are generally friendly and they are protective of their owners.
The average temperament score across all dog breeds (over 250 breeds) is 83.7 percent.
With its temperament score of 72.7 percent, the Finnish Spitz has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
With its temperament score of 50.0 percent, the Spinone Italiano has a below-average temperament compared to other dog breeds.
The ATTS obtained the temperament scores of the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano by measuring the temperaments of 11 Finnish Spitzs and 6 Spinone Italianos.
Price of Finnish Spitz versus Price of Spinone Italiano
The average price of the Finnish Spitz puppy is $900. The price of the Finnish Spitz typically ranges from $600 – $1100. However, the price of a Finnish Spitz can be as low as $500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 3 Finnish Spitz puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The average price of the Spinone Italiano puppy is $1180. The price of the Spinone Italiano typically ranges from $1000 – $1000. However, the price of a Spinone Italiano can be as low as $1000 and as high as $3000. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 30 Spinone Italiano puppies listed for sale from various sources.
The Spinone Italiano is more expensive than the Finnish Spitz.
| Finnish Spitz | Spinone Italiano | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $900 | $1180 |
| Price Range | $600 to $1100 | $1000 to $1000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Finnish Spitz and Spinone Italiano. For different price points, the charts show how many Finnish Spitz puppies or how many Spinone Italiano puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Finnish Spitzs. The typical price range is shaded Green.
A breakdown of the prices of Spinone Italianos
Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Finnish Spitz puppy or the Spinone Italiano puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.
Nevertheless, when looking from a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from one of those puppy mills that mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.
You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.
The Popularity of Finnish Spitz versus Popularity of Spinone Italiano
Every year, the American Kennel Club (AKC) publishes information on how popular a dog breed is in that particular year. The AKC gets the popularity information of a breed from how many dogs of that breed the owners register with the AKC every year. The AKC collects this data for about 200 dog breeds. The AKC collects this data for purebred dogs only(no mixed or hybrid dogs).
The graphs and the table below show the popularity of the Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano over the years.
Based on the AKC popularity data over the years, the Spinone Italiano is more popular with dog owners than the Finnish Spitz. This is because, over the years, the average popularity of the Spinone Italiano is 112 out of about 200 dog breeds while the average popularity of the Finnish Spitz is 179 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Finnish Spitz
Popularity of Spinone Italiano
| Year | Finnish Spitz Popularity Rank | Spinone Italiano Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 170 | 117 |
| 2014 | 174 | 118 |
| 2015 | 178 | 112 |
| 2016 | 179 | 105 |
| 2017 | 177 | 111 |
| 2018 | 184 | 109 |
| 2019 | 183 | 116 |
| 2020 | 187 | 110 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Finnish Spitz versus Spinone Italiano
Finnish Spitzs do not like to be left alone.
Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.
Which one drools more, the Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano
Finnish Spitzs do have a very low tendency to drool.
Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
Finnish Spitzs require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Spinone Italianos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Is the Finnish Spitz Better for Apartment Owners than the Spinone Italiano?
Finnish Spitzs adapt moderately well to apartment living.
Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
Finnish Spitzs are OK for new dog owners.
Spinone Italianos are very good for new dog owners.
Can Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Finnish Spitzs 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.
Is the Finnish Spitz Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
Finnish Spitzs are fairly easy to train.
Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.
Does the Finnish Spitz Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
Finnish Spitzs 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 Finnish Spitzs shed more than Spinone Italianos?
Finnish Spitzs shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.
Spinone Italianos shed moderately.
Wanderlust Potential: Finnish Spitz vs. Spinone Italiano
Finnish Spitzs 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 Finnish Spitzs Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Finnish Spitzs can very well tolerate cold weather.
Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.
Are Finnish Spitzs good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
Finnish Spitzs 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 Finnish Spitzs and Spinone Italianos?
Finnish Spitzs get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Spinone Italianos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Finnish Spitz or the Spinone Italiano?
Finnish Spitzs get along very well with other dogs.
Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.
Do Finnish Spitzs Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?
Finnish Spitzs are highly vocal. They have the tendency to bark and howl.
Spinone Italianos are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Finnish Spitz
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Finnish Spitz that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Finnish Spitz:
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spinone Italiano
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Spinone Italiano that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.
We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Spinone Italiano:
Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
You may also be interested in how the Finnish Spitz and how the Spinone Italiano compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Finnish Spitz and of the Spinone Italiano to other breeds:
Finnish Spitz Versus Other Dog Breeds
Finnish Spitz versus Affenhuahua Finnish Spitz versus Shih Tzu Finnish Spitz versus Shetland Sheepdog Finnish Spitz versus Basset Hound Finnish Spitz versus Shih Tzu Finnish Spitz versus Beaglier Finnish Spitz versus Whoodle Finnish Spitz versus Clumber Spaniel Finnish Spitz versus Cockapoo Finnish Spitz versus Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Spinone Italiano Versus Other Dog Breeds
Spinone Italiano versus Airedale Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Catahoula Leopard Dog Spinone Italiano versus Field Spaniel Spinone Italiano versus Greyhound Spinone Italiano versus Belgian Malinois Spinone Italiano versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Spinone Italiano versus Cockapoo Spinone Italiano versus Patterdale Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Affenhuahua Spinone Italiano versus Xoloitzcuintli
Conclusion: Finnish Spitz 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 Finnish Spitz and the Spinone Italiano better suits you and your family.