Volpino Italiano

FCI 195 - European Spitz

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The Volpino Italiano (that means little Fox, in Italian) It is a dog of very ancient origins., as the strain that belongs to the Spitz. It was a very widespread breed of dog in the Renaissance in which appears in some of the representations of the period. Unfortunately, the race, in 1965 was in danger of extinction (The Italian Club Cinológico, only five copies that year), and for a short time, recovering numerical and qualitative.

The Volpino, It has been recognized and loved by Italian royalty for centuries, being a favorite especially of women.

Even bearing a strong resemblance with the Pomeranian, the breed is much older and thus has a different historical background. Northern dogs found their way South very early in the history of domestic dogs.

The Italian word for wolf is lupo, and the Keeshond it is called so much Lupino and Volpino in Italian. Volpe, means Fox in Italian, from there "Volpino" what, to say, little Fox in Italian. Despite its long history, the Volpino is unknown outside of Italy and is now rare, even in his homeland..

Despite its small size, This dog was originally as a watchdog. Its function was to alert the Mastiffs (Big Dogs) the presence of an intruder. But, due to his lovely temper and great intelligence, as well, they became very popular as pets, companion dogs.

For unknown reasons the popularity of the breed fell in 1965. In 1984 an attempt was made to revive the race. Y, currently, can see the race Volpino living as guard dogs on breeding farms, or as a companion dog, but still the Volpino they are considered a rare breed, position that there are only about 2000 copies to the length and breadth of the world.
Most of the Volpinos, it is found in Italy but some people are breeding them in Scandinavian countries, in the United Kingdom and the United States.UU.

The Volpino Italiano it is a small but compact dog with a harmonious physique. Can grow up to 30 cm tall and weigh 5 kg. His long, silky coat is soft and lined with a dense undercoat. It can be white, red, brown or black. There are also champagne colored animals, but they are not very popular in breeding.

The Volpino Italiano has a very individual character, which means that even as a puppy you need a lot of patience and enough consistency in your upbringing. Due to its high intelligence it is very teachable and therefore very good for training. Has a very lively temperament, is curious and therefore available for all kinds of fun. So, is particularly suitable for any type of dog sport and needs sufficient mental and physical activity.

In the family it is a very affectionate dog, loving and vigilant. Has a natural distrust of strangers.
It is an ideal dog for the family and its character also makes it very suitable to live with children.

With it you can spend a lot of time in nature. Despite its size, the Volpino Italiano it is a very robust dog that is not deterred by the rain, snow and cold to do your daily need for exercise.

The puppy's coat requires a lot of care: should not only be brushed regularly, but also bathed from time to time.

The «Volpino Italiano», which originally descends from German Spitz, he is a very robust dog, which can have a high life expectancy of up to 15 years.

Also in terms of health, the Volpino he is a very robust dog, who does not have any common hereditary disease.
In rare cases the breed is affected by an eye disease, which can happen especially in old age. May lead to lens shift of the eye, what can lead to glaucoma.

Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Volpino Italiano" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

Adaptation ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	friendly dog ​​ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	hair loss ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Affection level ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Need for exercise ⓘ 2,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Social need ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Home ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Toilet ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Friendly with strangers ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
barking ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Health ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Territorial ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Cat friendly ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Intelligence ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Versatility ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)
Child friendly ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	Surveillance ⓘ 3,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)	joy ⓘ 4,0 of 5 stars (based on 1 review)

Photos:

1 – Volpino Międzynarodowa Wystawa Psów Rasowych w Katowicach 28 – 30. 03.2008 by Lilly Mreal name: Małgorzata Miłaszewska / CC BY-SA
2 – Volpino Italiano by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/833618
3 – Volpino Italiano by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1428909
4 – Volpino Italiano by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/863623
5 – Volpino Italiano by https://pxhere.com/es/photo/1273902
6 – Volpino Italiano owned by Kennel Hedehuset – Denmark by © Mete Appel / Kennel Hedehuset

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• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 195
• Group 5: Spitz and primitive types
• Section 4: European Spitz. Without working trial..

Federations:

• – FCI – Group 5 – Section 4 European Spitz. ⓘ

Italy

9.06.1999

Use:

Guard and companion dog.

General appearance:

This is a small format Spitz, very compact, harmonious and covered with long, bristly hair.

IMPORTANT PROPORTIONS: It has a square shape; The length of the head reaches almost 4/10 of body length.

He is very attached to his environment and the people he knows well.. His temperament is very marked, jovial, lively and mischievous.

Head:

It has a pyramidal shape. Its length reaches 4/10 the height at the withers.

• Skull : Its length exceeds that of the snout (6,5/5), its bizygomatic width is greater than half the length of the head (7,3/11,5). It is more or less ovoid in shape, both in the sagittal sense, as in the transversal. The mid-frontal sulcus is not very marked, as well as the occipital protuberance. The upper axes of the skull and snout are slightly convergent. The bones protruding from the forehead are well developed and fall almost perpendicularly on the root of the nasal cannula..
• Depression links (stop) : It is rather accentuated.

facial region:

• Truffle : It's humid, fresh, with the windows wide open. Profile view, It is located on the same line as the nasal cannula., and does not exceed the anterior line of the lips. Its color is always black, both in the white-furred specimens, as in those with red fur.
• Snout : Pointed. Its length is less than that of the skull and its lateral faces are convergent.. The nasal cannula is rectilinear. In profile, the lower edge of the snout is determined by the jaw.
• Lips : Seen from the front, the upper lip draws a straight line on its lower edge. In the corner, the mucosa is not visible, so that, the lips are very short. The edges of the lips are pigmented black.
• Jaws / Teeth : The jaws are not strong in appearance, but they are normally developed and adapt perfectly due to their anterior edge. Its branches are rectilinear. The teeth are white, are regularly aligned and complete. They are perfectly developed. The joint is in the form of scissors, but the pincer-shaped joint is accepted.
• Eyes : They are normal size and open wide. They denote vigilance and liveliness. The palpebral opening is rounded; They are placed in planes that form a wide open angle behind.
  The eyelids join perfectly against the eyeball. The iris is dark ocher in color and the edges of the eyelids are pigmented black..
• Ears : Short, form triangular, upright. The cartilage is rigid. The inner surface of the ears faces forward. Set high and very close to each other. The length of the ears reaches approximately half the length of the head.

Neck:

Its length is almost equal to that of the head. His bearing is always high. Your skin is well attached to the underlying tissues.

Body:

It has a square shape. Its longitude, measured from the tip of the shoulder, even the gluteus, is equal to the height at the withers.

• top line : The dorsal line is straight; in the region of the back it is slightly convex.
• Cross : It protrudes slightly above the line of the back.
• Rump : Extends the line of the spine. Its obliquity, from the hip to the base of the tail, is 10° below the horizontal.
• Breast : Come down to the level of the elbows. The ribs are tight. The sternal region is long.
• bottom line : From the sternum to the belly there is little ascending. The depth of the flanks is not very pronounced.

Tail:

It is located in the extension of the rump, always curled up on the back. Its length is somewhat less than the height at the withers.

Tips

PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Seen in conjunction, They are parallel and vertical to each other and, in relation to the median plane of the body, they are perfectly parallel.

• Shoulder : The length of the shoulder blade is equal to ¼ of the height at the withers. Its obliquity below the horizontal is 60°.
• Arm : It is longer than the scapula and its obliquity below the horizontal is 60°. Appears approximately parallel to the median plane of the body.
• Elbows : They are parallel to the median plane of the body.Forearm : Extend the vertical line. It is light boned. Its longitude, measured from the ground to the elbow, It is slightly more than half the height at the withers.
• Carpus and metacarpus : Seen from the front, extend the vertical line of the forearm. Seen in profile, they are oblique.
• Front feet : They are oval in shape and the fingers are well together.. The central and digital pads, as well as nails, they are black.

LATER MEMBERS : As a whole and seen from behind, They must follow a perfectly vertical line from the tip of the gluteus to the ground. They are parallel to each other.

• Thigh : Its length is equal to 1/3 the height at the withers. It is perfectly parallel to the median plane of the body.
• Leg : Its length is slightly less than the thigh. It is made of light bones and its obliquity below the horizontal is 55 a 60°.
• Hock : The distance between the tip of the hock and the ground slightly exceeds ¼ of the height at the withers.
• Metatarsus : It is vertical and, seen both in profile and from behind, his poise is perfect.
• Rear feet : Oval, like the front feet and with the same characteristics.

Movement:

It should not be in jumps, not even during the jog, not even during the gallop. All movements must be with wide steps.

Mantle

SKIN : It is well applied and stretched, no appearance of slackness in any part of the body.

HAIR : Bushy, very long, straight and bristly in an exceptional way. It is stiff and rough in texture; should never be straight. Even if it is not very abundant, should always be bristly. The trunk gives the impression of being wrapped in a sleeve, particularly on the neck, where the hair forms a wide collar. The head is covered by semi-long hair that hides the base of the ears..
The hair that covers the muzzle is short. Above the ears the hair is very fine and thin.. The tail is provided with very long hair. On the posterior edges of the limbs the hair forms a fringe.

COLOR :

• Solid white.
• Solid red
• Champagne, accepted color, but not desirable. A pale orange tone is acceptable over the ears., But this is still an imperfection..

Size and weight:

Height to the cross :

• Of 27 to 30 cm in males.
• Of 25 to 28 cm in females.

 

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

MISS PLAYOFFS :

• Nose of any color other than black.
• Convex nasal canal.
• Different colored eyes.
• Tail that falls between the hind limbs.
• Size that exceeds by more than 3 cm the limits established by the standard.

DISQUALIFICATION FAULTS:

• Aggressive or fearful dog.
• Divergence of the craniofacial axes.
• Superior prognathism.
• Total depigmentation of the nose or the edges of the eyelids.
• Fully hanging ears.
• No queue, or very short tail, either congenital or artificial.
• Any color other than white, red, or the color champagne (although it is not the most desirable).
• Red spots on a white background and white or black spots on a red background.
Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities must be disqualified..

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation

1. Volpino, Cane del Quirinale, Cane di Firenze (English).
2. Volino (French).
3. Italienischer volpino (German).
4. Volpino italiano (Portuguese).
5. Zorrito italiano, volpino (español).