Spinone Italiano
Alternative names
Italian Spinone Italian Wire-haired Pointer Italian Griffon
Common nickname
Spinone
Country of origin
Italy
Classification
FCI: Group 7 Section 1 AKC: Sporting ANKC: Group 3 (Gundogs) CKC: Miscellaneous Class KC(UK): Gundog NZKC: Gundog UKC: Gun Dog Breeds
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC KC(UK),NZKC, UKC
Notes
The CKC "miscellaneous class" is for not yet fully recognised by the organisation

Spinone Italiano is an Italian dog breed. Its original purpose was as a hunting dog.