While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Flandoodles are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Spinone Italiano is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Active
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Loyal
Gentle
Trainable
Faithful
Familiar
Rational
Instinctual

Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Loyal
Docile
Patient

Flandoodles are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

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

Flandoodles aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Spinone Italianos are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

United States

Italy

Poodle, Bouvier des Flandres

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

1990s

ancient times

Hazel
Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Brown
Isabella

Brown
Black
White
Gray
Red
Blue

Brown
Isabella
Fawn
White
Pied

Flandoodles have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Spinone Italianos have medium-length coats.

Curly

Wiry

A Flandoodle can have a litter of 5-10 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.

Flandoodles 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.

Sebaceous Adenitis
Hip Dysplasia
Gastric Dilation Volvulus

Bloat
Ataxia

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Megaesophagus
Laryngeal Paralysis

Otitis Externa
Ectropion
Cataracts
Hip Dysplasia
Hypothyroidism

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Eye Examination
Skin Evaluation
Ultrasound
Urinalysis
Blood Tests

Eye
Hip
Blood Test
Thyroid Tests
X-Rays
Eye Examination

Flandoodles need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Spinone Italianos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Flandoodles 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 Flandoodle, it's at least 11 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 Flandoodles usually need at least 90 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.

Flandoodles have high grooming needs, requiring regular trims and professional grooming assistance to keep their coat healthy.

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 Flandoodle is somewhere $2.80 - $4.20 per day.

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

The average per month expenses of a Flandoodle is between $84 - $126. This makes an average of $1008 - $1512 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.

Flandoodle is a very intelligent and trainable breed.

Spinone Italiano has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Flandoodles are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

Spinone Italianos are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Flandoodles are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Spinone Italianos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Flandoodles are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Spinone Italianos are highly friendly around strangers.

Flandoodles are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

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

Flandoodles are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

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