The Volpino Italiano or Volpino is an Italian breed of dog of Spitz type. It is closely related to the Pomeranian: 234  and to the German Spitz. The Volpino is a small dog, standing no more than about 30 cm at the withers. It is roughly square in outline, the body length more or less equal to the height. The coat is long and stands away from the body. It is either solid white or solid deep red. In the international standard a solid champagne colour is also tolerated; any other coloration is regarded as a defect. It is one of many breeds affected by hereditary primary lens luxation, an eye disease which may cause pain or blindness. (Source: Wikipedia.org, CC BY-SA)