Italian Daniff Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Loving
Courageous
Intelligent
Confident
Friendly
Loyal
Devoted
Gentle
Social
Cheerful
Quiet
Reserved

Italian Daniff dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Italian Daniff. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Great Dane, Cane Corso

DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

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Brown

Black

Black
Isabella
Blue
Fawn
Brown

Italian Daniffs are known for their short coat.

Straight

An Italian Daniff can have a litter of 10-15 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.

Italian Daniff dogs generally adapt well to changes in lifestyle and different living environments, but it is considered as an average level of adaptability compared to other breeds.

The Italian Daniff breed is commonly healthy with low vet costs, regular check-ups may not be as necessary but it's important to keep an eye on their health and have them checked by a veterinarian when needed.

Elbow Dysplasia
Canine Hip Dysplasia
Bloat

Allergies

X-Rays
Allergy Tests
Wellness Check
Full Physical Examination regarding joint movement around the hip and kneecap

Italian Daniff have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Italian Daniffs dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Walking, Playing fetc, Dog Parks, Walk, Hide & Seek, Nap

Italian Daniffs are low-energy dogs. This breed make a great companion for a relatively inactive person. Italian Daniff dogs require a few short daily walks, and then they're happy snuggling next to you for the rest of the day.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian Daniff, it's at least 7 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian Daniffs usually need at least 30 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Italian Daniff is a breed of dog that does not require extensive grooming.

Italian Daniff should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 115-130 pound (52 - 59 kg) Italian Daniff feed 3 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian Daniff is somewhere $1.40 - $2.80 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian Daniff is between $63 - $91. This makes an average of $756 - $1092 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Italian Daniff is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Italian Daniffs are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Italian Daniffs are below average friendly toward cats. But with the right training and socialization, Italian Daniffs can be good with cats,

Italian Daniffs are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Italian Daniffs are below average friendly around strangers. Keen of eye and sharp of tongue, most Italian Daniffs are very quick to announce strangers at the door. Once the visitor comes in, some Italian Daniffs will be friendly and outgoing. But many others have the standoffish or suspicious towards strangers.

Italian Daniffs have an average level of playfulness. The Italian Daniffs, like other dogs, like to play. But they are not the most playful dog breed.

Italian Daniff dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.