Border Collie vs Spinone Italiano
Breed Compatibility
92% Compatible
Energy Level
Border Collie: Needs Lots of Activity1.0
Spinone Italiano: Energetic0.8
Very Compatible
Trainability
Border Collie: Eager to Please1.0
Spinone Italiano: Agreeable0.6
Moderately Compatible
Grooming Needs
Border Collie: 2-3 Times a Week Brushing0.6
Spinone Italiano: Weekly Brushing0.4
Very Compatible
Cost Category
Premium
Premium
Very Compatible
Compatibility with Others
Good with Children
Border Collie3/5
Spinone Italiano3/5
Good with Other Dogs
Border Collie3/5
Spinone Italiano4/5
Good with Strangers
Border Collie4/5
Spinone Italiano3/5
Living Requirements
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Suitable Environments
Climate Suitability
Health & Care Comparison
Border Collie
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation
CEA: Eye development disorder
MDR1: Drug sensitivity gene
TNS: Neurological condition
CL: Neurological disorder
Epilepsy: Seizure disorder
Spinone Italiano
Hip Dysplasia: Joint malformation risk
Cerebellar Ataxia: Balance coordination
Elbow Dysplasia: Joint development issue
Eye Problems: Various ocular conditions
Bloat: Gastric torsion risk
Allergies: Environmental sensitivities
Pros & Cons Comparison
Border Collie
Pros
Extremely intelligent
Highly trainable
Athletic and agile
Loyal and devoted
Excellent working dog
Cons
Requires extensive exercise
May be too intense for novice owners
Strong herding instinct
Needs constant mental stimulation
Can be overly sensitive
Spinone Italiano
Pros
Excellent family companion
Patient with children
Versatile hunting abilities
Good with other pets
Gentle disposition
Cons
Needs regular exercise
Can be stubborn
Requires regular grooming
May drool considerably
Not suited for apartment living
Border Collie Fun Fact
Border Collies can learn to recognize over 1,000 words and can understand complex multi-step commands.
Spinone Italiano Fun Fact
Their distinctive beard and eyebrows aren't just for show - they help protect their eyes while hunting in dense brush!
Heritage & Purpose
Border Collie
Origin:
Developed in the border country between Scotland and England during the 1700s, these dogs revolutionized sheep herding with their distinctive 'eye' and precise control of livestock.
Spinone Italiano
Origin:
Developed in Italy's Piedmont region during the 16th century as a versatile hunting dog, excelling in difficult terrain and specialized in pointing and retrieving game birds.
Special Considerations
Border Collie
Requires extensive daily exercise, mental stimulation, and consistent training. Regular grooming needed during shedding seasons. Early socialization crucial.
Spinone Italiano
Weekly brushing required to maintain coat. Needs significant daily exercise. Regular health monitoring for breed-specific conditions like hip dysplasia and cerebellar ataxia.
Shedding
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