Active
Playful
Loving
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Affectionate
Loyal
Gentle
Going
Social
Cheerful
Willful

Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Loyal
Docile
Patient

German Wirehaired Labs are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Spinone Italianos shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

German Wirehaired Pointer, Labrador Retriever

italian rough-haired dog

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

American Canine Registry
American Kennel Club
America's Pet Registry
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Federation Cynologique Internationale
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
National Kennel Club
New Zealand Kennel Club
Canadian Canine Registry

2000s

ancient times

Brown
Amber

Brown
Amber

Black

Brown
Isabella

Black
Brown
White
Pied

Brown
Isabella
Fawn
White
Pied

German Wirehaired Labs have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Spinone Italianos have medium-length coats.

A German Wirehaired Lab can have a litter of 6-10 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Spinone Italiano can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

German Wirehaired Labs are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Spinone Italianos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

Elbow Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia

Bloat
Ataxia

Entropion
Cataracts

Otitis Externa
Ectropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
Fluorescein Test
Full Physical Examination

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

German Wirehaired Labs are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Spinone Italianos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

German Wirehaired Labs are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

Spinone Italianos are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Spinone Italiano dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For German Wirehaired Lab, it's at least 12 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Spinone Italiano, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most German Wirehaired Labs usually need at least 120 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most Spinone Italianos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The German Wirehaired Lab has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

The Spinone Italiano requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Deshedder
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a German Wirehaired Lab is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average cost of a Spinone Italiano is somewhere $2.80 - $3.20 per day.

The average per month expenses of a German Wirehaired Lab is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a Spinone Italiano is between $84 - $95. This makes an average of $1008 - $1140 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

German Wirehaired Labs can do well in apartments with enough exercise and time outside, but a small yard would be ideal.

Spinone Italianos are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

German Wirehaired Labs are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Spinone Italianos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

German Wirehaired Labs are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Spinone Italianos have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

The German Wirehaired Lab is highly intelligent and eager to please, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced dog owners due to its easy trainability.

Spinone Italianos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.