How long does a Volpino Italiano live?

The listed lifespan for a Volpino Italiano is 12–15 years.

How tall is a Volpino Italiano?

The listed height for a Volpino Italiano is 10.5–12 in.

Is a Volpino Italiano good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Volpino Italiano is 3 out of 5.

When is a Volpino Italiano full grown?

The growth size band for a Volpino Italiano is 8–12 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Volpino Italiano

Volpino Italiano is a small dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 10–16 lb (male), 8–12 lb (female), height is 10.5–12 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–15 years. AKC describes the temperament as Loyal, Energetic, Loving.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Volpino Italiano dog — Photo: Vesperto · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–15 years

Weight10–16 lb (male), 8–12 lb (female)

SizeSmall

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

10.5–12 in

Energy

3 / 5

Shedding

2 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

3 / 5

Good with kids

3 / 5

The breed record

Across 45 single-size small breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 13.5 years is about the same as the 13.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 12 lb is about 4 lb lighter than the 16 lb average for those small breeds.

The listed origin is Italy. The coat is described as 0, long. The AKC energy score is 3 out of 5, 0.6 points below the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 2 out of 5, so loose hair is limited. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 3 out of 5. Good with children scores 3 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 3 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in 8–12 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): very small dogs reach maturity at 8-12 months).

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