Volpino Italiano

Characterics of Volpino Italiano

Brief information

• An active dog that lends itself well to training;
• Alert, excellent guard;
• Very loyal, loves his family.

Character

Volpino is often mistaken for a German Spitz or a miniature American Eskimo dog. The similarity with the first is not surprising, since both breeds are descended from the same ancestor. For this reason, the Volpino Italiano is also called the Italian Spitz. This is a rare breed, there are only about 3 thousand dogs worldwide.

Volpino Italianos were popular not only among the aristocracy, but also among farmers due to their small size and protective qualities. For the ladies of the court, Volpino were beautiful decorative dogs, pleasing to the eye. The workers appreciated the guarding abilities of this breed, not to mention the fact that, unlike large guard dogs, the small Volpino Italiano requires much less food.

This is an active and playful dog that loves his family. The Italian Spitz is always alert, he is very attentive and will definitely let the owner know if someone else is nearby. Volpino gets along well with children, with other dogs and with cats, especially if he grew up with them.

Behaviour

The Italian Spitz is a very energetic breed. It is perfect for agility , dog frisbee and other active sports. This is a smart dog that can be trained well , but the Volpino likes to do things his own way and can often be very stubborn. In such a situation, treats can help the owner during training . Training should start from early childhood. Since the Volpino Italiano loves to make noise, the first thing to do is to wean him from barking for no reason.

Care

In general, the Volpino is a healthy breed, however, there are a number of genetic diseases that Italian Spitz have a predisposition to. These include a genetic eye disease called primary lens luxation, in which the lens is displaced; and a predisposition to knee dislocation common among small breed dogs.

In order to be sure of the health of your pet, upon purchase, you should receive documents from the breeder confirming the absence of genetic diseases in the puppy’s parents.

Caring for a Volpino Italiano also includes caring for its coat. Dogs of this breed shed, so they need to be brushed at least twice a week. Excess hair on the paw pads can be trimmed.

The frequency of washing depends on the preferences of the owner. Washing weekly will help get rid of dead hair, but in this case, you should use a special mild shampoo for frequent washing. If the pet’s coat does not bother you, you can wash it less often, as it gets dirty.

Conditions of detention

Due to the small size of the Volpino Italiano, it can be assumed that this breed is perfect for living in a city apartment, but this is only true if the dog gets enough exercise. Otherwise, the pet can find a way out of energy in continuous barking and damage to furniture.

Volpino Italiano – Video