Are Volpino Italianos Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Thinking to adopt a Volpino Italiano and want to know whether Volpino Italiano are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to pet experts, Volpino Italiano Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are Volpino Italianos Friendly?

Are Volpino Italiano Dogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to picking a pet dog, you possibly want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. In short, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most dogs are certainly fond of people, some are really sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Kindness doesn't necessarily depend upon breed. Most dogs are friendly if they have been introduced to new people, places, and adventures as they were growing up.

    So, generally, you can make any canine into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an energetic social life and a happy home. Just about all canines will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even aggressive toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers temperament towards people is almost unparalleled. Labradors are remarkably social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral problems in the breed arise because of their desire to be around people.

    2. Poodles very active, social, and intelligent dogs that make incredible friends. They do extremely well in a range of different dog sports and delight in the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so liked partly due to its looks, but also because of its terrific personality. Pugs are very social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is among the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred mainly as a buddy and lapdog. Because of this, they are extremely friendly with their families and strangers, gladly meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was originally bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are active, smart family companions that are great for individuals and families alike. They are quite social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

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Volpino Italiano Information

The Volpino has been known and loved by Italian royalty for centuries, being a special favorite of the ladies. Although bearing a strong resemblance to the Pomeranian, the breed is much older and thus has a different background. The northern dogs found their way south very early in the history of domesticated dogs. The Volpino is also called a Lupino or a Volpino in Italian, meaning "Little Fox", respectively wolfy and foxy (dog is understood).

The Volpino makes a good watchdog, and some can even be used as gun-dogs (bird dogs) if trained properly. They will make extremely active, affectionate pets.

What to do if you lose your Volpino Italiano

If your Volpino Italiano Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Telephone the nearby vets to see if anyone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Shelters.

What to do if you find a lost Volpino Italiano

If you find a Volpino Italiano Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Report the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Report the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Contact the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter assigned to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and contact the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must call your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.