Breed Comparison: Schnoodle Versus Spinone Italiano

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Schnoodle Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction

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

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

Schnoodle versus Spinone Italiano: Overview

Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are similar in size. The Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are both large-sized dogs.

Furthermore, the Schnoodle belongs to the Hybrid Dogs group. Hybrid Dogs are the offspring of 2 or more known, but different, dog breeds.

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.

Schnoodle versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano

Factor Schnoodle Spinone Italiano
Does NOT Drool 5/5 2/5
Life Span 10 to 15 years 10 to 14 years
Height 10 to 26 inches tall at the shoulder 22 to 28 inches
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 2/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 2/5 4/5
Does NOT Shed 4/5 3/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 4/5 4/5
Weight 20 to 75 pounds 61 to 86 pounds
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 3/5 4/5
Dog Friendly 3/5 5/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 3/5 5/5
General Health 3/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 3/5 4/5
Low Prey Drive 3/5 2/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 4/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 4/5
Easygoing 2/5 1/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 4/5 3/5
Affectionate With Family 4/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 4/5 2/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 2/5 4/5
Easy To Train 4/5 4/5
NOT Rambunctious 2/5 2/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 2/5 2/5
Potential For Playfulness 4/5 4/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 4/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 5/5
Intelligence 5/5 4/5
Average Lifespan 12.5 years 12.0 years
Average Price $1720 $1180
Price Range $1250 – $2000 $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 Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle is 84 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 Schnoodle. 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 Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano

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

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

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

  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are not very vocal. They have very low tendency to bark and howl.
  • Both the Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano can tolerate hot weather.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are very easy to train.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano have very high energy levels. They need a lot of exercise time to release their high energy.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano require a lot of exercise. They are good for owners who like to exercise.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are very playful.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
  • Both the Schnoodle and the Spinone Italiano are highly intelligent.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Schnoodle versus Spinone Italiano

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

    Schnoodles weigh 20 to 75 pounds when fully grown. Schnoodles are 10 to 26 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.

    Lifespan of Schnoodle versus Spinone Italiano

    The lifespan of Schnoodles is between 10 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Schnoodles is 12.5 years.

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

    Schnoodles live longer than Spinone Italianos.

    Price of Schnoodle versus Price of Spinone Italiano

    The average price of the Schnoodle puppy is $1720. The price of the Schnoodle typically ranges from $1250 – $2000. However, the price of a Schnoodle can be as low as $750 and as high as $5535. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 225 Schnoodle 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 Schnoodle is more expensive than the Spinone Italiano.

    Schnoodle Spinone Italiano
    Average Price $1720 $1180
    Price Range $1250 to $2000 $1000 to $1000

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

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

    A breakdown of the prices of Schnoodles. 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 Schnoodle 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: Schnoodle versus Spinone Italiano

    Schnoodles do not like to be left alone.

    Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.

    Do Schnoodles shed more than Spinone Italianos?

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

    Spinone Italianos shed moderately.

    Which one drools more, the Schnoodle or the Spinone Italiano

    Schnoodles do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.

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

    Schnoodles are very easy to groom.

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

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

    Schnoodles 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 Schnoodles Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?

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

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

    Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.

    Wanderlust Potential: Schnoodle vs. Spinone Italiano

    Schnoodles have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get 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 Schnoodles Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Schnoodles 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 Schnoodle or the Spinone Italiano?

    Schnoodles get along fairly well with other dogs.

    Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Schnoodles good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?

    Schnoodles 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 Schnoodles and Spinone Italianos?

    Schnoodles get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

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

    Is the Schnoodle Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?

    Schnoodles are very easy to train.

    Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.

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

    Schnoodles adapt moderately well to apartment living.

    Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.

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

    Schnoodles are very good for new dog owners.

    Spinone Italianos are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Schnoodle

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

  • Bordoodle (79 percent match with Schnoodle). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Bordoodle.
  • Cockalier (78 percent match with Schnoodle). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Cockalier.
  • Westiepoo (78 percent match with Schnoodle). Here is our comparison of the Spinone Italiano vs Westiepoo.
  • 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 Schnoodle vs Collie.
  • French Spaniel (78 percent match with Spinone Italiano). Here is our comparison of the Schnoodle vs French Spaniel.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

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

    Schnoodle Versus Other Dog Breeds

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    Spinone Italiano Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Spinone Italiano versus Finnish Lapphund     Spinone Italiano versus Chinese Shar-Pei     Spinone Italiano versus Basset Hound     Spinone Italiano versus West Highland White Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus Papipoo     Spinone Italiano versus Whoodle     Spinone Italiano versus Pharaoh Hound     Spinone Italiano versus Lagotto Romagnolo     Spinone Italiano versus Leonberger     Spinone Italiano versus German Shorthaired Pointer     Spinone Italiano versus English Toy Spaniel     Spinone Italiano versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Spinone Italiano versus Great Pyrenees     Spinone Italiano versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     Spinone Italiano versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen     Spinone Italiano versus Bernese Mountain Dog     Spinone Italiano versus Pointer     Spinone Italiano versus Black Mouth Cur     Spinone Italiano versus Mal Shi     Spinone Italiano versus Boxerdoodle     Spinone Italiano versus Scottish Deerhound     Spinone Italiano versus Lhasapoo     Spinone Italiano versus Glen of Imaal Terrier     Spinone Italiano versus Pomeranian     Spinone Italiano versus Anatolian Shepherd Dog     

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