Quick Links: Table of Contents
- Skye Terrier Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
- Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
- Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
- The Most Remarkable Differences Between the Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano
- The Similarities Between the Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano
- Size (Weight and Height) of Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano
- Lifespan of Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano
- Temperament of the Spinone Italiano Versus the Skye Terrier
- Price of Skye Terrier versus Price of Spinone Italiano
- The Popularity of Skye Terrier versus Popularity of Spinone Italiano
- Tolerates Being Alone: Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano
- Do Skye Terriers shed more than Spinone Italianos?
- Which one drools more, the Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano
- Which is Easier to Groom, the Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano?
- Does the Skye Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
- Do Skye Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?
- Can Skye Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
- Wanderlust Potential: Skye Terrier vs. Spinone Italiano
- Can Skye Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
- Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano?
- Are Skye Terriers good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
- How Kid-friendly are Skye Terriers and Spinone Italianos?
- Is the Skye Terrier Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Skye Terrier
- Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Spinone Italiano
- Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You
- Conclusion: Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano. Which One is a Better Pet?
Skye Terrier Versus Spinone Italiano: Introduction
Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano.
Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano.
Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano: Overview
A very important difference between the Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Skye Terrier is a small-sized dog while the Spinone Italiano is a large-sized dog.
Furthermore, the Skye Terrier belongs to the Terrier Dogs group. Terrier Dogs were originally bred to go underground to hunt rodents and other small wild animals (vermin). Terriers come in a wide range of sizes and shapes, but all terriers are energetic, highly intelligent, and territorial. Terries also have the tendency to escape. They require a securely fenced yard.
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.
Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano: Comparison Table
The table below compares the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano
| Factor | Skye Terrier | Spinone Italiano |
|---|---|---|
| Does NOT Drool | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| Life Span | 12 to 14 years | 10 to 14 years |
| Tolerates Being Alone | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Dog Friendly | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| Easy To Train | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Weight | 25 to 40 pounds | 61 to 86 pounds |
| Easygoing | 3/5 | 1/5 |
| Does NOT Shed | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Easy To Groom | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Potential NOT to Gain Weight | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Does NOT chew on things | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| NOT Rambunctious | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Minimal Exercise Needs | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| Adapts Well To Apartment Living | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Good For Novice Owners | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Cold Weather | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Tolerates Hot Weather | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| Affectionate With Family | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Kid-Friendly | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Intelligence | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Low Prey Drive | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Does NOT Bark or Howl | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Tendency NOT to Wander | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Calmness/ Low Vigor | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| Potential For Playfulness | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Friendly Toward Strangers | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| General Health | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| Height | 9 to 10 inches tall at the shoulder | 22 to 28 inches |
| Average Lifespan | 13.0 years | 12.0 years |
| Average Price | $2000 | $1180 |
| Price Range | $2000 – $2000 | $1000 – $1000 |
| Temperament Score | 37.5 percent | 50.0 percent |
| Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests | No Data |
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| Popularity out of 200 Dog Breeds | 176 | 112 |
Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier is 82 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 Skye Terrier. 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano
Below is a list of where the Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano are most different:
The Similarities Between the Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano
The Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano are most similar:
Size (Weight and Height) of Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano
Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano.
Skye Terriers weigh 25 to 40 pounds when fully grown. Skye Terriers are 9 to 10 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 Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano
The lifespan of Skye Terriers is between 12 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Skye Terriers is 13.0 years.
The lifespan of Spinone Italianos is between 10 to 14 years. The average lifespan of Spinone Italianos is 12.0 years.
Skye Terriers live longer than Spinone Italianos.
Temperament of the Spinone Italiano Versus the Skye Terrier
The Spinone Italiano has a better temperament than the Skye Terrier.
This is because the temperament score for the Spinone Italiano is 50.0 percent while the temperament score for the Skye Terrier is 37.5 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 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 37.5 percent, the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano by measuring the temperaments of 8 Skye Terriers and 6 Spinone Italianos.
Price of Skye Terrier versus Price of Spinone Italiano
The average price of the Skye Terrier puppy is $2000. The price of the Skye Terrier typically ranges from $2000 – $2000. However, the price of a Skye Terrier can be as low as $2000 and as high as $2000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 1 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier is more expensive than the Spinone Italiano.
| Skye Terrier | Spinone Italiano | |
|---|---|---|
| Average Price | $2000 | $1180 |
| Price Range | $2000 to $2000 | $1000 to $1000 |
The charts below show the price distribution for the Skye Terrier and Spinone Italiano. For different price points, the charts show how many Skye Terrier puppies or how many Spinone Italiano puppies are listed for sale at those price points.
A breakdown of the prices of Skye Terriers. 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 Skye Terrier 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.
The Popularity of Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier. 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 Skye Terrier is 176 out of about 200 dog breeds.
Popularity of Skye Terrier
Popularity of Spinone Italiano
| Year | Skye Terrier Popularity Rank | Spinone Italiano Popularity Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 161 | 117 |
| 2014 | 177 | 118 |
| 2015 | 175 | 112 |
| 2016 | 178 | 105 |
| 2017 | 172 | 111 |
| 2018 | 178 | 109 |
| 2019 | 187 | 116 |
| 2020 | 183 | 110 |
Tolerates Being Alone: Skye Terrier versus Spinone Italiano
Skye Terriers do not like to be left alone.
Spinone Italianos do not like to be left alone.
Do Skye Terriers shed more than Spinone Italianos?
Skye Terriers shed moderately.
Spinone Italianos shed moderately.
Which one drools more, the Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano
Skye Terriers do have a very low tendency to drool.
Spinone Italianos have a very high tendency to drool.
Which is Easier to Groom, the Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano?
Skye Terriers are moderately easy to groom.
Spinone Italianos require a lot of grooming and they are not very easy to groom.
Does the Skye Terrier Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Spinone Italiano?
Skye Terriers 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.
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 Skye Terriers Bark and Howl? What about Spinone Italianos?
Skye Terriers 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.
Can Skye Terriers Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Cold Weather?
Skye Terriers can very well tolerate cold weather.
Spinone Italianos can very well tolerate cold weather.
Wanderlust Potential: Skye Terrier vs. Spinone Italiano
Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terriers Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Spinone Italianos Tolerate Hot Weather?
Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano?
Skye Terriers do not get along well with other dogs.
Spinone Italianos get along very well with other dogs.
Are Skye Terriers good family dogs? What about Spinone Italianos?
Skye Terriers 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 Skye Terriers and Spinone Italianos?
Skye Terriers get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Spinone Italianos get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.
Is the Skye Terrier Easier to Train than the Spinone Italiano?
Skye Terriers are not easy to train.
Spinone Italianos are very easy to train.
Is the Skye Terrier Better for Apartment Owners than the Spinone Italiano?
Skye Terriers adapt very well to apartment living.
Spinone Italianos adapt very well to apartment living.
Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Skye Terrier or the Spinone Italiano?
Skye Terriers are very good for new dog owners.
Spinone Italianos are very good for new dog owners.
Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Skye Terrier
Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier:
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 Skye Terrier and how the Spinone Italiano compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Skye Terrier and of the Spinone Italiano to other breeds:
Skye Terrier Versus Other Dog Breeds
Skye Terrier versus Chinese Shar-Pei Skye Terrier versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Skye Terrier versus Boxerdoodle Skye Terrier versus Bergamasco Sheepdog Skye Terrier versus Boykin Spaniel Skye Terrier versus Harrier Skye Terrier versus Boston Terrier Skye Terrier versus Manchester Terrier Skye Terrier versus Golden Cocker Retriever Skye Terrier versus Australian Terrier Skye Terrier versus Bearded Collie Skye Terrier versus Westiepoo Skye Terrier versus Irish Setter Skye Terrier versus Toy Fox Terrier Skye Terrier versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Skye Terrier versus Bernese Mountain Dog Skye Terrier versus Basset Fauve de Bretagne Skye Terrier versus Pembroke Welsh Corgi Skye Terrier versus Caucasian Shepherd Dog Skye Terrier versus Clumber Spaniel Skye Terrier versus Toy Poodle Skye Terrier versus Weimaraner Skye Terrier versus Afador Skye Terrier versus Shetland Sheepdog Skye Terrier versus Boxer
Spinone Italiano Versus Other Dog Breeds
Spinone Italiano versus Morkie Spinone Italiano versus Goldador Spinone Italiano versus American Pit Bull Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Cesky Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Mudi Spinone Italiano versus Kuvasz Spinone Italiano versus Brussels Griffon Spinone Italiano versus Staffordshire Bull Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Standard Schnauzer Spinone Italiano versus Lhasapoo Spinone Italiano versus Chesapeake Bay Retriever Spinone Italiano versus Borzoi Spinone Italiano versus Coton de Tulear Spinone Italiano versus Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen Spinone Italiano versus Dachshund Spinone Italiano versus Pointer Spinone Italiano versus Pug Spinone Italiano versus Carolina Dog Spinone Italiano versus Cesky Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Australian Terrier Spinone Italiano versus Greater Swiss Mountain Dog Spinone Italiano versus Cane Corso Spinone Italiano versus Central Asian Shepherd Dog Spinone Italiano versus Redbone Coonhound Spinone Italiano versus Golden Retriever
Conclusion: Skye Terrier 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 Skye Terrier and the Spinone Italiano better suits you and your family.