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Spinone Italiano Growth Chart
The Spinone Italiano is Italy's ancient versatile gundog, a rugged, wiry-coated hunter known for a methodical pace and a sweet, patient nature. Spinone puppies are substantial from early on and mature into powerfully built adults. Most reach adult weight between 14 and 18 months, with males typically 70.5-81.6 lb and females 61.7-66.1 lb.
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Spinone Italiano weight by age
Typical male and female puppy weight ranges by age, available in lb and kg. Individual puppies may vary.
Most Spinone Italiano puppies approach adult weight around 18 months, although individuals may finish earlier or later.
These estimated ranges combine the breed's adult weights with a size-based growth curve. They are not measured breed-specific percentiles or health targets. Month labels are rounded approximations; use the week values for each row. How these weight ranges are calculated
Spinone Italiano Growth Stages
Understanding the typical growth stages helps you know what to expect as your Spinone Italiano puppy grows.
Neonatal
0–2 weeksPuppies are born with eyes and ears closed, relying entirely on their mother. Rapid weight gain occurs during this period.
Socialization
3–12 weeksEyes and ears open. Puppies begin to explore, play, and learn social behaviors. This is a critical period for development.
Juvenile
3–8 monthsRapid growth continues. Puppies become more independent, start teething, and develop coordination.
Adolescent
8–14 monthsGrowth rate begins to slow. Puppies reach sexual maturity and may test boundaries. Muscle mass develops.
Young Adult
14–18 monthsGrowth is nearly complete. Your puppy is filling out and approaching adult proportions.
Adult
18+ monthsYour puppy has reached their full adult size. Weight should remain relatively stable with proper nutrition.
Spinone Italiano FAQ
How much will my Spinone Italiano puppy weigh as an adult?
Adult Spinoni typically weigh between 61.7 and 81.6 lb overall. Males usually reach 70.5-81.6 lb and females usually 61.7-66.1 lb. These figures follow the FCI breed standard; note that one widely seen AKC weight chart figure (31-49 lb) appears to be a unit mix-up and does not match this large breed.
At what age is a Spinone Italiano fully grown?
Most Spinoni reach adult weight between 14 and 18 months. As a large, slow-maturing breed they can look gangly through adolescence and then fill out noticeably in the second year, so steady feeding beats rushing their growth.
How accurate is a Spinone Italiano puppy weight chart?
It is a good guide, but be careful which source you compare against: an AKC weight chart figure of 31-49 lb circulates online and looks like kilograms mislabeled as pounds. The breed standard's actual adult figures are roughly double that — 61.7-81.6 lb across the breed.
How much should a Spinone Italiano puppy weigh at 12 weeks?
Check the 12-week row in the weight-by-age table above for the estimated male and female ranges. If your puppy falls well outside that band, re-check the scale, the lb/kg setting, and the age entry first — a single off reading is more common than a truly unusual puppy.
Do male and female Spinone Italiani grow differently?
Yes. Males are clearly larger, typically 70.5-81.6 lb versus 61.7-66.1 lb for females. Males also tend to mature a little more slowly and keep adding substance longer, so use the sex-specific columns in the table above.