The Volpino Italiano is a small spitz type of dog from Italy. It is related to other European spitz breeds such as the
American Eskimo, and many of these breeds have developed side by side through the past 4,000 years.
In the past, the Volpino would be used as guard dog.
The dogs are too small to be much of a threat to an
intruder, but they would work in pairs with mastiffs. If
the alert Volpino sensed any danger they would bark to
get help from the large dog.
The Volpino Italiano has been called the dog of
Michelangelo and the breed was historically very
popular in Italy, but almost died out during the mid
20th century. Today there are around 2,000 Volpinos
around the world.
They are known for being energetic and friendly. These
dogs get tightly attached to their families, and they are
intelligent, happy, lively, and playful. It is a hardy and
healthy breed with an average life expectancy of 14 to
16 years.
An average Volpino generally weighs between 9 and
12 lbs, so a small individual might get by with a small
PlexiDor dog door, but the majority will need a medium PlexiDor dog door.
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