On Friday, February 11, 2000, the AKC officially recognized
the Spinone Club of America as the Parent Club
of the Spinone Italiano breed's entry into the Sporting Group.

At their February meeting, the Board of Directors of the American Kennel Club voted unanimously to grant the Spinone Italiano full recognition status as a member of the Sporting Group, effective September 27th, 2000. The Spinone will also be eligible for Pointing Breed Hunting Tests at that time. As a Miscellaneous breed, the Spinone has already been eligible for competition in Agility, Obedience and Tracking events, which eligibility will not change. The Spinone can continue to compete in Miscellaneous Class until September 27th.

The breed will become eligible for AKC registration on September 1st, 2000. Meanwhile, the Spinone Italiano will be able to use either Foundation Stock Service (FSS) or Indefinite Listing Privilege (ILP) numbers to enter their eligible events.

SCOA Officers, Board and Committee members are busy working with AKC representatives in preparation of education and judging materials for this exciting event.

AKC UPDATE

March 13, 2000: Highlights from the March 2000 AKC Board Meeting

The Board approved an amendment to Chapter 14 of the Field Trial Rules and Standard Procedure for Pointing Breeds, effective April 1, 2001, to make the Spinone Italiano eligible to compete in pointing Breed Field Trials. This amendment will be read at the June Delegates meeting for a vote in September.

AKC Judging Notice

Spinone Italiano Enters Sporting Group: Judging Notice

NEW BREED - SPINONE ITALIANO

September 27, 2000 the Spinone Italiano will be accepted into the Sporting group. A Judges Guide is being developed for this breed and will be mailed to All-Breed and Sporting Group Judges.

In April 2000, individuals who are currently approved to judge this group will receive automatic approval for the breed to facilitate the processing of judging panels for events to be held after September 2000. These judges will also receive an open book breed standard test for completion and return to Judging Operation Department.

Members of the fancy who feel they have significant background in the breed may apply to judge under the adjunct system. Examples of "significant background" would be: a) if you have owned, bred or handled this breed: OR b) if you have judged the Parent Club National specialty or a Rare Breed Association match with multiple entries.

Those who qualify to apply under the adjunct system may do so by requesting an adjunct application from Judging Operations in NC at (919) 854-0189. The application should be completed and returned no later than May 15, 2000 in order to arrange an interview prior to June 15th 2000.

Adjunct applications will be presented to the Board of Directors at its JULY 2000 meeting for final consideration. If accepted, judges must take and pass the open book breed standard test prior to being granted provisional status. New breed judges must also take and pass anatomy and procedural exams.

Judges accepted for the balance of the Sporting Group prior to July 15th 2000 must take and pass the breed standard test and will automatically receive provisional status in conjunction with the remaining breeds in the group.

Any judge who misses the adjunct system deadline of May 15th may apply to judge this breed under the current application process.

Excerpt from:

AKC Judges Newsletter  -  Spring 2000 - Volume 3, Number 12
American Kennel Club - 5580 Centerview Drive - Raleigh, NC 27606-3390

New Breed - Spinone Italiano

September 27, 2000: the Spinone Italiano will be accepted into the Sporting group. A Judges Guide is being developed for this breed and will be mailed to All-Breed and Sporting Group Judges.

In April 2000, individuals who are currently approved to judge this group will receive automatic approval for the breed to facilitate the processing of judging panels for events to be held after September 2000. In July of 2000, these judges will also receive an open book breed standard test for completion and return to AKC.

Members of the fancy who feel they have significant background in the breed may apply to judge under the adjunct system. Examples of “significant background” would be: a) if you have owned, bred or handled this breed, b) if you have judged the Parent Club National specialty or a Rare Breed Association match with multiple entries.

Those who qualify to apply under the adjunct system may do so by requesting an adjunct application from Judging Operations in NC at (919) 854-0189. The application should be completed and returned no later than May 15, 2000 in order to arrange an interview prior to June 15th 2000.

Adjunct applications will be presented to the Board of Directors at its JULY 2000 meeting for final consideration. If accepted, judges must take and pass the open book breed standard test prior to being granted provisional status. New breed judges must also take and pass anatomy and procedural exams.

Judges accepted for the balance of the Sporting Group prior to July 15th 2000 must take and pass the breed standard test and will automatically receive provisional status in conjunction with the remaining breeds in the group.

Any judge who misses the adjunct system deadline of May 15th may apply to judge this breed under the current application process.

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