A Detailed Comparison of the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano.

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Papipoo Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Papipoo 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Papipoo 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo or the Spinone Italiano.

Papipoo versus Spinone Italiano: Overview

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

Furthermore, the Papipoo 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.

Papipoo versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Papipoo 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 Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano

Factor Papipoo Spinone Italiano
Tolerates Being Alone 1/5 2/5
Does NOT Shed 5/5 3/5
Does NOT Drool 5/5 2/5
Height 10 to 11 inches 22 to 28 inches
Life Span 10 to 14 years 10 to 14 years
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
Easy To Groom 2/5 2/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 4/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 3/5 4/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 4/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 4/5 5/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Easy To Train 5/5 4/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 1/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 1/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 4/5
Weight 6 to 14 pounds 61 to 86 pounds
Average Lifespan 12.0 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1500 $1180
Price Range $1500 – $1500 $1000 – $1000
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
  • Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Papipoo 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 Papipoo is 87 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Spinone Italiano is 86 out of 125.

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

    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 Papipoo 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 Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano

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

  • Papipoos do not have the tendency to drool. However, Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.
  • The Similarities Between the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano

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

  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano require a lot of grooming and are not very easy to groom.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are easily disturbed by noise in their environments. They are sensitive to human tone. They will understand the tone of your voice when you try to correct their behaviors with a firm tone.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are very easy to train.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Papipoo versus Spinone Italiano

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

    Papipoos weigh 6 to 14 pounds when fully grown. Papipoos are 10 to 11 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 Papipoo versus Spinone Italiano

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

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

    Price of Papipoo versus Price of Spinone Italiano

    The average price of the Papipoo puppy is $1500. The price of the Papipoo typically ranges from $1500 – $1500. However, the price of a Papipoo can be as low as $1500 and as high as $1500. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1 Papipoo 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 the 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 Papipoo is more expensive than the Spinone Italiano.

    Papipoo Spinone Italiano
    Average Price $1500 $1180
    Price Range $1500 to $1500 $1000 to $1000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Papipoo and Spinone Italiano. For different price points, the charts show how many Papipoo puppies or how many Spinone Italiano puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Papipoos. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Spinone Italianos

    A breakdown of the prices of Spinone Italianos

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Papipoo 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 to buy 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 a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Papipoo versus Spinone Italiano

    Papipoos do not like to be left alone.

    Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.

    Do Papipoos shed more than Spinone Italianos?

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

    Spinone Italianos shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Papipoo or the Spinone Italiano

    Papipoos do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.

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

    Papipoos 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.

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

    Papipoos 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 Papipoos Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?

    Papipoos 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 Papipoos Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Papipoos cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Papipoo vs. Spinone Italiano

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

    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 Papipoos Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Papipoos can tolerate hot weather.

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

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

    Papipoos get along very well with other dogs.

    Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Papipoos good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?

    Papipoos 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 Papipoos and Spinone Italianos?

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

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

    Is the Papipoo Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?

    Papipoos are very easy to train.

    Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.

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

    Papipoos adapt very well to apartment living.

    Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Papipoos are very good for new dog owners.

    Spinone Italianos are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papipoo

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papipoo 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 Papipoo:

  • Papillon (86 percent match with Papipoo). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Papillon.
  • Bich Poo (83 percent match with Papipoo). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Bich Poo.
  • Toy Poodle (81 percent match with Papipoo). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Toy Poodle.
  • 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:

  • Collie (75 percent match with Spinone Italiano). Here is our comparison of the Papipoo vs Collie.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Spinone Italiano). Here is our comparison of the Papipoo vs French Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Papipoo and how the Spinone Italiano compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Papipoo and of the Spinone Italiano to other breeds:

    Papipoo Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Spinone Italiano Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Spinone Italiano versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog     Spinone Italiano versus Boykin Spaniel     Spinone Italiano versus Golden Retriever     Spinone Italiano versus Patterdale Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus Lancashire Heeler     Spinone Italiano versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Spinone Italiano versus Neapolitan Mastiff     Spinone Italiano versus Fila Brasileiro     Spinone Italiano versus Cairn Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus Flat-Coated Retriever     Spinone Italiano versus Akita Chow     Spinone Italiano versus Beaglier     Spinone Italiano versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog     Spinone Italiano versus American Eskimo Dog     Spinone Italiano versus Irish Wolfhound     Spinone Italiano versus Xoloitzcuintli     Spinone Italiano versus Mal Shi     Spinone Italiano versus Treeing Walker Coonhound     Spinone Italiano versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Spinone Italiano versus Beaglier     Spinone Italiano versus Greyhound     Spinone Italiano versus Japanese Spitz     Spinone Italiano versus Scottish Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus Berger Picard     Spinone Italiano versus Manchester Terrier     

    Conclusion: Papipoo 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 Papipoo and the Spinone Italiano better suits you and your family.