Spinoni are excellent family dogs and are wonderful with children. The Spinone is named after the Pino, a thorny bush where small animals hide. The background to the reasons for my passion for such a group to exist can be found in two articles, the links of which can be found below if you are interested. They are now a popular dog in Italy and some other European countries, but they have been slower to attract attention in America. The mother is too young or too old to have puppies. The KC have temporarily removed it from their mandatory list of health tests for Spinone, however when a valid test becomes available in the future, the requirement to test for CA will be reintroduced with immediate effect. We are very pro-active about Spinone health and work closely with the Animal Health Trust clinical and genetics teams to provide information for breeders and owners. After that date, please use the Membership Application Button to apply. Hard for Janet and Kerry to do the usual home checks and visits due to the distancing required, but it was comforting to see how quickly a Spinone owner in distress was picked up on social media by one of the team with the promise of help/fostering services if needed.

The Spinone Italiano is one of the earliest breeds developed as a pointing dog, with evidence of wirehaired pointing dogs dating as far back as 500 b.c. Italian Spinone Index; Italian Spinone Rescue; Italian Spinone Breed Rescue. Here you will also find links to our Google Events calendar and other sites of interest. The Italian Spinone is an intelligent, tireless, and thorough gundog. Additional nominations for the SCOA board must be postmarked by February 1st to be valid for consideration. Please consult the adoption organization for details on a specific pet. Fostering this natural instinct will give you a keen, eager-to-please gundog, and a calm and content companion in the family home. The Spinone enjoys being with people and other dogs. We’ve set up new processes which include social distancing measures to help keep staff, visitors and adopters safe. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us for further information. A good place to begin is our information for those considering adoption here. Our rehoming centres are not open for public browsing but you can still make an appointment to adopt or bring a dog to us. The original breeder of the mother or father has placed a breeding restriction, called an endorsement, on the dog and has chosen not to remove it, usually for a good reason (see Endorsements by clicking the READ MORE button). For Judges' Education: As a member of the Hunt, Point, Retrieve group he is best suited to rough shooting but can adapt to beating or picking up. Spinone Club of America (SCOA) is the AKC Parent Club for the Spinone Italiano. Price does not equal quality, in fact it is the opposite in the Spinone. His training will be long and require patience! You can also read how the adoption process works, and we have a Q & A here for frequently asked questions. Our rehoming centres are not open for public browsing but you can still make an appointment to adopt or bring a dog to us. So always look into what makes your dog tick. Spinoni are too friendly to make good guard dogs. After informally helping Spinoni in need over several years, we formalised our rescue endeavours by founding this charity to help Spinoni and Spinone crosses, in need of help overseas. All trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., or used with permission. The mother has had a previous litter of puppies within the last 12 months. Lebanon, Oregon 97355, For Rescue Info: All rights reserved. The Italian Spinone is first and foremost a gundog and belongs to the subgroup: Hunt, Point and Retrieve (HPR) and has been around for hundreds of years. Thinking of owing a Spinone, we can offer you advice and support to decide if they are the breed for you.

The Spinone is a versatile hunting dog, which means that it is bred and trained to dependably search for and point game, to retrieve on both land and water, and to track wounded game on both land and water. Covid-19 update: Our rehoming centres in England will be closed to the public until lockdown lifts in early December. During World War II, the Spinone further distinguished themselves by tracking German patrols. Check out our merchandise on the Facebook page and website. Please use the form below to edit your dog's details on our website. This email address is being protected from spambots.

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Most rescues come from Italy, the home of our beloved breed, however wherever there is a Spinone in need, we will always do our best to help. Things to consider before you take the plunge. There are a number of reasons why this may be the case, most of which relate to the health and welfare of the mother, father and puppies. The Spinone nearly died out during World War II. MERCHANDISEone area which has most definitely been busy during lockdown and beyond. The Spinone Italiano needs daily exercise. We can help you care for your dog throughout what we hope will be a happy and healthy long life. The best way to hear of new rescues seeking homes is to ‘like’ our Facebook page.

Spinoni are too friendly to make good guard dogs. Dogs resembling the Spinone Italiano can be found in artwork of fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italy. document.getElementById('cloak4b51e901df6a0f2bc3dd4d7b78e04739').innerHTML = ''; Their coat care consists of weekly brushing, plus occasional professional groom to trim their face and feet. As has already been announced on the ISCGB Website and Facebook pages, at this current time, there is not a valid test available for Spinone CA. As a member of the Hunt, Point, Retrieve group he is best suited to rough shooting but can adapt to beating or picking up. Our Mission:  To promote the integrity of the Spinone by adhering to the breed standard, and by maintaining its versatility as a hunting dog and active companion, through responsible breeding and ownership in the spirit of good sportsmanship. Close matings which are no longer allowed by the KC. Taken the plunge? How to become a member, our rules & regs, code of ethics, judges lists, club events, who's on the committees, how we operate.

The answer must be a resounding NO. Click to download Entry Form  Schedule  Risk Assessment Declaration KC Operational Plan, or a Zip file containing all of the above documents, Wick Farm, Great Wakering, EssexJudges:                    Rita Dockray (2245) and TBCEntries Close:          Wednesday 25 November 2020Draw:                       Friday 27 Nov 2020Meeting:                   845 am for 9 am startDirections:                Will be sent with the drawPrizes:                      For 1st – 4th place                                 The winner will receive the ISCGB Salver, NOVICE STAKESaturday 12 December 2020Flimwell House Farm, Flimwell, KentJudges:                     TBCEntries Close:           Friday 27 November 2020Draw:                        Sunday 29 November 2020Meeting:                    845 am for 9 am startDirections:                Will be sent with the drawPrizes:                       For 1st – 4th place                                 The winner will receive the Sentling Rosebowl. All prices quoted exclude P&P, unless stated and shipping is available worldwide. You now have your bundle of joy at home. Work, show, agility, pets as therapy, reading, cani cross, guide dog, hearing dog, assistance for the disabled, obedience, heelwork to music, companion, the list is endless. Registered Charity Numbers: 227523 & SC037843 Donations are tax exempt and Gift Aid can be claimed. You may not want to work your Spinone but you must remember that ‘instinct will out’. The Spinone, like a lot of continental gundogs, are bred to more or less ‘do the lot’.

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Where to find Spinone rescue dog adoption websites. Our centres in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland will still be able to offer appointments to meet dogs who need to get to know their new family before going home. In the 1950s, some began a concerted effort to reconstruct the Spinone Italiano. We have a comprehensive database containing pedigrees and health information about Spinoni worldwide. This was a customarily docked breed until April 2007 when the Government changed the Animal Welfare Act. To make sure this was the perfect dog breed for our family we did a lot of research first.

But what most often draws people's attention are the soft, sweet, almost-human eyes that gravely watch you from beneath its eyebrows. This big dog, with its unique profile, strong build, thick skin, wiry coat, rough beard and large, cushy nose, is a distinctive animal. When considering whether to adopt a Spinone from abroad, there’s a lot to think about – these pages are essential reading for anyone thinking of adoption with SOFA. His training will be long and require patience! The best of both breeds? Spinone Rescue Information: The Spinone Italiano is an Italian gun dog. var prefix = 'ma' + 'il' + 'to'; They proved themselves adept at penetrating thorny cover and finding small animals. The Spinone enjoys being with people and other dogs. The club fiscal year begins on February 1st annually. More about fundraising and how to help here. As stated earlier they are bred to work on any terrain, this means that they will go into very thick, coarse cover and with an undocked tail, could cause them to have tail damage and a possible amputation, which in an adult is a full blown procedure. Anything Look…Weird? Italian Spinone Rehome & Rescue GB. In deciding which diseases to investigate, the joint Kennel Club and AHT team was looking at the impact on the health and welfare of dogs, but also on the support of breeders and access to data and samples.