Anyone have an Italian Spinone?

[Victoria]

Kind of a more rare breed. I was wondering what they were like. If anyone has ever had anything to do with them I'd appreciate hearing about it.

 

[peg4x4]

Good Grief! A breed I havent heard of! Almost impossable!

 

[Victoria]

They are fairly new over here in North America. I have been pouring over dog breeds. Our dog has elbow dysplacia and we think she won't make it through next winter. So I thought now would be the time to research different breeds and see what would be a good match for us. We love our current dog - she is a Newfie crossed with who knows what but next time we want a little less hair. We love how calm she is though. I don't want a bouncy dog. The Spinone looks right from what I have read but I wanted to hear from someone with hands on experience.

 

[Txwalt]

I thought I was going to hear about food!! Wasting my time coming over here.

Walt

 

[Victoria]

:lol: :lol:
I wasted my time reading your reply I thought you actually knew something about these dogs instead of just bein hungry. ;-)

 

[Alice]

Victoria,

This made me curious so I googled it. It says those dogs can be traced back to 500 BC. :shock: That alone would make me think they might be worth owning...

Alice

 

[Victoria]

Yeah they are an old breed just not around much. It makes me wonder why... :lol:
I put an e-mail in to a breeder to ask cost and told her what life the dog would have with us and asked if it would be good for us. Have to see what she says.

 

[dun]

I walwasy that that was an Italian icecream

 

[Victoria]

That would be spumone not spinone. :lol:

 

[Bullbuyer]

How about a picture?

 

[Victoria]

My husband thinks they are ugly, I can't totally disagree but I think they are ugly in a cute way. Here's some pics from the UK Spinone site.

 

[angie1]

I've seen plenty of puppies and those are just about the cutest i've ever seen! They're delightful!

 

[Victoria]

I like the beards and human like eyes.

 

[peg4x4]

Look kinda like a wirehaired German Shorthaired Pointer. Maby
a cousin?? Look like nice dogs..