Volpino Italiano
Also called Cane del Quirinale, Cane di Firenze, Florentine Spitz, Italian Spitz and Volpino
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Barks a lot
The Volpino Italiano is an Italian spitz-type breed that is closely related to the Pomeranian. They are a small and lively breed, with an alert and spirited personality. They are very loyal, loving, and affectionate, and make wonderful family pets. Volpinos are active and require plenty of exercise and walks, so they are well suited to active households. They have a thick, white double coat and can be prone to matting and tangling if not groomed properly.
- Weight
- 9–13 lb (4–6 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 10–12 in (25–30 cm)
- Life span
- 12–15 years
- Exercise
- About 60 minutes a day
- Coat
- Long, Double
- Origin
- Central Italy, Italy
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Good with children
- Other dogs: OK with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Moderately active
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks a lot
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Regular brushing
- Shedding: Sheds moderately
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Alert
Lively
Loyal
Playful
Vigilant
Coat colours
Black, red and white
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9–13 lb (4–6 kg) | 9–13 lb (4–6 kg) |
| Height | 11–12 in (27–30 cm) | 10–11 in (25–28 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Volpino Italiano
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Breeds of a similar size
All small breeds
Sources
- VOLPINO ITALIANO - FCI Standard No. 195 (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards: Volpino Italiano | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Volpino Italiano - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Volpino Italiano vs Pomeranian: Main Differences & Similarities — Dogster (opens in a new tab)
- Volpino Italiano: Complete Dog Breed Profile | Small Dog Place (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).