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Volpino
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group: spitz
/ companion |
height: m
10.5-12",
27 to 30 cm,
f 9.5-11", 25 to 28 cm |
types: |
weight: 9-11
lbs / 4.08-4.99 kg |
colors: |
white
,fawn, red. black. champagne
but not desirable. light orange shading on
ears tolerated, but not ideal standard |
physical traits: |
small |
hair type: |
dense, harsh, stiff, very
long and very straight and always standing up, giving the
impression of a muff, especially on neck where
coat wraps like abundant collar.
short hair muzzle. hair on ears very smooth and fine. very
long hair on tail. fringes on edge of hindquarters |
personality/
temperament: |
vigilant, very attached
to famiy and environment. lively, affectionate, gay and
playful. some can be overly shy, aggressive |
maintenance/
special needs: |
high |
nickname: |
Cane de Quirinale |
origination: |
Italy |
bred for: |
companion |
identifying traits: |
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ideal for: |
guarding, watchdog, sentinel,
city life, outdoors, cold climates companion, gundog |
good with kids? |
yes |
life expectancy: |
14-15 yrs |
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of interest: |
descended from European
Spitz, in existence since the Bronze Age, Michaelangelo owned
a Volpino |
health concerns : |
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kennel clubs: |
fci-(spitz-primitive,
european spitz dog group), |
rescues: |
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