Below is a brief description of the Spinoni Italiani and the Spinone Club of America - go the the main Club web site at http://www.spinone.com for more information.

The Spinone is a versatile hunting dog of ancient heritage with origins in northern Italy.   It has a very resistant thick skin and harsh coat well suited to the field.   The Spinone has been characterized as a dog "...that does not hunt for themselves but for their master" and is "not too fast in their speed while searching out game".  Their gentle disposition and docile temperament make them an excellent family companion as well.

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's mission is to promote the Spinone Italiano Dog Breed.   Our intent is to offer you an open forum of information about this wonderful, relatively rare, dog breed.  Learn about the Club and its activities, view its Constitution, By-Laws, Code of Ethics and find out how to become a member by visiting the main SCOA web site at  http://www.spinone.com.

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