Breed comparison
Clumber Spaniel vs Spinone Italiano
How the two breeds compare on the American Kennel Club's 1 to 5 trait ratings, and which one suits which home.
4Affection with family5
3Good with young children3
3Good with other dogs4
4Openness to strangers3
3Playfulness3
3Energy level3
4Trainability4
3Mental stimulation needs3
4Adaptability3
3Watchdog / protective3
1Barking2
3Shedding3
2Coat grooming2
4Drooling3
The biggest differences
These two breeds are close on every trait: no score differs by more than one point.
They score the same on good with young children, playfulness, energy level, trainability, mental stimulation needs, watchdog / protective.
Which one should you choose?
Pick the Clumber Spaniel if you want a quieter dog, you live in a smaller home or move often. Pick the Spinone Italiano if you have other dogs.
Ratings are general breed tendencies from the AKC. Every dog is an individual, so meet the dog, and its parents if you can, before you decide. Not sure? Try the breed selector.
Source: American Kennel Club breed ratings (compiled February 2022). How we check.