While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Crested Tzus are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Unfortunately, the Spinone Italiano is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

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A Crested Tzu can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

A Spinone Italiano can have a litter of 12-14 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Crested Tzus are known for their adaptability and can adjust well to different environments and lifestyle changes.

Spinone Italianos have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

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Crested Tzus are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Spinone Italianos' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Crested Tzu has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Spinone Italiano has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Crested Tzus need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Spinone Italianos require significant physical activity and suit those with an active lifestyle.

Crested Tzus are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Spinone Italianos sleep less than other breeds but still need adequate sleep for good health.

Crested Tzus bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Spinone Italiano dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Crested Tzus require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

The Spinone Italiano requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Crested Tzus are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

Spinone Italiano has below average obedience intelligence, but they excel in understanding human emotions.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

This breed is sensitive to its environment and best suited for patient and understanding families with a consistent routine.

Crested Tzus make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

Spinone Italianos are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Crested Tzus have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Spinone Italianos make excellent family pets for kids due to their gentle, protective nature and calm temperament.

Crested Tzus are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Spinone Italianos are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Crested Tzus are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Spinone Italianos are generally very friendly towards other dogs, with a happy and affectionate temperament.

Crested Tzus are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Spinone Italianos are highly friendly around strangers.

Crested Tzus are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Spinone Italianos are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.