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Spinone Club of America is the
American Kennel Club (AKC) Parent Club for the Spinone Italiano in the United States.

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The Spinone is a large, rugged dog of distinctive appearance. He has a distinctive head, with hanging ears and eyes described as "human like."  In body he is a substantial, strong boned dog with a square build.  Everything about this breed indicates great strength as well as stamina. This versatile breed is suited for hunting in all climates and on all terrain. Its harsh coat and thick skin protects it in the field, water and freezing temperatures.  It is an excellent swimmer and a model retriever.

The Spinone Italiano is most commonly known as the Spinone (pl. Spinoni Italiani), but is also known as the Italian Spinone and the Italian Griffon.  Pronunciation in Italian is Spi - no - nay (singular) and Spi - no -nee (plural).

The Spinone Club Of America is a not-for-profit organization and is recognized by the American Kennel Club as the Parent Club for the breed in the United States.  It's mission is to promote the Spinone Italiano Dog Breed.  The intent for this web site is to offer you an open forum of information about this wonderful, relatively rare, dog breed.  Learn about the Club and its activities in Club Information, where you can also review our Constitution, By-Laws, Code of Ethics and find out How to Become a Member.

The NEWS lists upcoming events of special interest to Spinone owners and members.  You'll also find information about our members recent achievements in the show and obedience rings, as well as, hunting and field trial activities.

Be sure to visit the Spinone Calendar of Events for events in the new millennium of interest to Spinone enthusiasts

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In Breed Information you can get an overview of the breed's conformation, temperament and history.  The breeds origins appear to have been in the Northern Italy Piedmont region  many centuries ago.  Acquaint yourself with the Official  Conformation and Working Standards.  Also, watch for breeding and Health information and concerns. Find training tips and techniques in the Sports of Obedience, Field, Hunting, Tracking, Agility and Conformation.

Spinone Rescue - Heard of a Spinone in trouble, or in need of a new home? Contact a member near you. Find out how to let us know of any Spinoni in distress, so we can work out the Rescue.

The Litter Registry is of interest to breeders and those looking for a Spinone puppy. The Registry maintains lists of available puppies from reputable breeders that have met OFA and SCOA Breeding Requirements.

Find out what it is like to live with a Spinone Italiano.   See submissions from our members and friends. The Picture Galleries includes hundreds of pictures of dogs and events, articles, poems and art work from our members.  It's a great place to explore temperament and activities of the breed. 

In addition to this main web site, the Spinone Club of America also hosts and links to a number of other sites on the internet.  Be sure to visit them all (see links below).

Spinone MALL Opens
Here you can find things to buy that are of interest to spinone enthusiasts.  Purchase of some items result in contributions to the Spinone Club of America supported fund for research on Cerebellar Ataxia and the Spinone Rescue.  Other items are noted here just for your interest

Here's a brief discussion of additional topics included on the SCOA's Spinone Web Sites: 

The Spinone Italiano Dog Breed or Spinoni Italiani (plural) is a Gun Dog with a wiry (wirehaired) coat and is considered a relatively rare breed.  The Spinone is in the AKC (American Kennel Club) Sporting Dogs Group.  The Spinone is a Bird Hunting Dog belonging to the pointing dog breeds and he is an avid retriever.  The Spinone has also been know as the Italian Griffon and has been considered one of the oldest breeds of Italian hunting dogs.  In addition to bird hunting, this gun dog, which points and retrievers is considered one of the versatile hunting dog breeds which can be tested with the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA).  Now accepted into the AKC Sporting Group, the Spinone Italiano is eligible to participate in AKC Hunt Tests, Tracking Tests, Obedience Trials and Events. 

The Spinone Club of America Web sites contain numerous pages of information and pictures of the breed and club members.  For a more in depth look at this versatile hunting dog explore our web site(s).

SPINONE.COM

from the             
Spinone Club  
Of America 

Spinone Web Ring

Pedigree Website
for the Spinone Italiano:
www.SpinoneWorld.net
 

Spinone Events 

CALENDAR

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SCOA and AKC
Hunt Test
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