Welcome to the International Spinone Web Page

Contents

Breed History
Temperament
Physical Appearance: ENCI (Italian  standard)
Physical Appearance: AKC (American standard)
Working Standard
Buying a Spinone Pup      Otis the Spinone
Available pups, older dogs and achievements  
Spinone Contacts from around the world
2007-2008 Spinone Events
Spinone and Other Dog-Related Web Links
The McGrew Family
Spinone Genetics

Flamholz, Cathy J. A Celebration of Rare Breeds, Volume II, pp 173-176. OTR Publications: Centreville, AL, 1991.

Globetti, Michael. "A Citified Spinone." Heartbeats, vol. 3, no. 1, Summer 1997, pp 1-2.

  Globetti, Michael. "Versatile Dogs: Hogging All the Game." Heartbeats, vol. 5, no. 2, Fall/Winter 2001/2002, pp 1, 3.

Kay, Debbie. "Italy's Rare Sporting Dog." Dog Fancy, vol. 28, no. 3, March 1997, pp 54-58.

Kraemer, Joe. "Spinone, Isn't That a New Type of Spaghetti?" Bird Dog and Retriever News, November/December, 1997, pp. 34-35.

McGrew, Kevin. "Leishmaniasis." Heartbeats, vol.5, no.1, Spring/Summer 2001, pp 1+.

Stenton, Gael. "The Spinone." Dogs Monthly, April, 1992, pp 29-41.

Van Etten, Rick. "The Italian Spinone." Gun Dog, vol. 8, no. 3, January/February, 1989, pp 50-53.

Wilkinson, Pat. "Cerebellar Ataxia in Italian Spinoni." Heartbeats, vol. 3, no. 2, Spring 1998, pp 7-8.

The Veterinary Genetics Laboratory has launched a multi-year project to investigate canine genetics on a breed-by-breed basis. Phase one of the project involves developing genome screening panels based on the genetic markers mapped by the canine genome project labs. Phase two will apply those panels to breed specific databases to establish a breed norm for each genetic marker. This normal or control data will allow for future studies to find trait or disease genes. Crucial to the success of phase two is a DNA database for Spinoni Italiani. A minimum of 50 dogs who are unrelated at the first generation (no sires or dams in common) are needed to determine the genetic profile of the breed. We are asking for assistance from owners of Spinoni Italiani in providing cheek swab samples and limited pedigree information. The DNA and information are held in strict confidence and the collection of cheek cell samples is non-invasive. As samples are received, the DNA will be extracted from the swab brush, tested and stored. The genetic information will be grouped together and analyzed accordingly. Results on individual dogs will not be available. We do, however, have a web page with information regarding our progress and results of the complete study will be submitted for publication. The collection kit and testing are free. This canine genetics research is supported by the proceeds of the DNA parentage testing. If you are interested in participating in this research, please contact the Veterinary Genetics Lab for a DNA collection kit by calling 530-754-8765 or contacting them online at their website. The URL for the kit request is: http://www.vgl.ucdavis.edu/requestform/. You may also write them at, Veterinary Genetics Laboratory, University of California, One Shields Ave., Davis, CA 95616 to request a kit. Please take the time to do this.

Italian Spinone Listserv:
The easiest way to sign up is to simply follow the directions found on the other end of this link:  Spinoni on egroups.

Spinone Guestbook

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AKC's Spinone page, provides the AKC standard for the breed.

American Spinone Club, a national Spinone club in the United States.

del Caos Kennels, a small, highly selective kennel in Wisconsin.

Cynegetican's Italian Spinone, A Spinone site from Holland.

Daffy the Spinone, this page is maintained by Daffy's owner, Lisa Crites.

Dal Podere Antico Spinoni, a Spinone kennel in Holland.

Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain, the parent club for the breed in the UK.

Juniper Butte Spinoni, got Spinone? Alex and Becky do.

Lupo and Celeste'sHome Page, the "Angel in White Fur" now has his own web site.  Lupo is also from Germany and has done a very nice job of putting together his website.

Mals-About Spinone Italiano, a nicely done web page by Pat Fendley.

Mezzaluna Spinoni, a kennel in Seattle Washington.

Sagebrush Spinoni, includes links to Mirkwoods Sporting Dogs (Kelly Hendrix) and Sagebrush Spinoni (Joe and Penny Masar).

Spinone Club of America, a national Spinone club in the United States.

Spinone Italiano in Northern Europe, A German site with text in both German and English.

Spinoni of Scotland, the name says it all...

del Subasio Spinoni, a website for Ezio Pagliarini, a longtime Spinone breeder and field trialer in Assisi, Italy.

Trailmaster Kennels, breeders of Spinoni for the field and home, from Saskatoon.

Trigg Studio, Rosalind Trigg, a portraitist concentrating on sporting dogs and rare breeds, put this site together.  She has lived in Vienna, Heidelberg and Tuscany. While in Tuscany she studied painting and developed a soft spot in her heart for Spinoni.

Trollbo Kennels, home page for Lena and Ashod Amirian's Spinoni

Ursa's Corner, Susie Scribner's Spinone page featuring one of her Spinoni, Ursa.

Windy City Spinoni, a Spinone kennel in the Chicagoland area.  Prefers to sell pups to those dedicated to hunting with the dog.

Pointingdog.com, a great page with information about common and rare breeds. It also has general information about the kinds of upland birds the pointing breeds typically hunt.

Versatile Dogs, an excellent site for all kinds of information about versatile hunting breeds.  This site includes, but is not limited to, the versatile pointing breeds.

Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, a nice introduction to the Spinone's cousin, the griff.

Drahthaar, an informational page about the Deutsch Drahthaar.

German Wirehaired Pointer, a link to the breed's national club.

Cesky Fousek, an information page about Cesky Fouseks.

Pudelpointer, yes, it is a cross between a poodle and a pointer.

Brittany, Chief's Brittanys, a web site with links to all kinds of Britany stuff.

Gordon Setter, the parent club of the Gordon Setter in the U.S.

Large Münsterländer, the Large Munsterlander is known as a courageous, obedient and intelligent breed.

Bracco Italiano, the Spinone's shorthaired cousin and the most popular gundog in Italy.

Vizsla, a personal page with information regarding this Hungarian bird dog.

Pointer, a page for the pure pointer, aka English pointer.

Braque Francais, another French pointing dog.

German Shorthair Pointer, one of the most popular of the "versatile" breeds.

American Kennel Club, the AKC's home page. The Spinone is now a recognized AKC breed.

NAVHDA North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, one of the registries available to the Spinone.

Bird Dog and Retriever News , a Minnesota-based hunting dog magazine, very nice photos.

National Field of Champions Club, organized in 1998 this club believes that dogs should meet both the conformation and performance standards for their breed.  The NFCC abides by AKC by-laws and has held a championship event each year since 1998.

Council of Docked Breeds (U.K.), the home page for those protecting the practice of tail docking on working breeds, primarily a British site, but has world-wide implications.

This page is dedicated to the memory of:

Sonbar's Bright Hieroglyph, a.k.a. "Camden". December 2, 1992-April 26, 1999

Majestics Alabaster Upland Ace, a.k.a. "Ace". December 9, 1993-April 5, 2002

 

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The International Spinone Web page was created in November, 1995 and last updated on January 2, 2008 by Kevin McGrew ©1995-2008. Use of these pages, beyond what is legally considered "fair use", without the permission of the author, is prohibited by Federal Copyright Law. This web site is made possible by the generosity of College of St. Scholastica, a coeducational, comprehensive Benedictine College located in  Duluth, Minnesota. The content and opinions expressed here belong to the author and are not endorsed by the College of St. Scholastica. The College accepts no responsibility for the contents of this home page.