Risky Business Kennels		Duncan
Trollbo Kennels	Grouse Rouster Kennels
Amadori's  Epithelium Kennels		Da Grazia Kennels
Louigi Bottani from Italy	Jan Naigus'  LIA and BRUNO
Ezio Pagliarini from Italy	Spinoni of SCOTLAND	Dal Podere Antico from Holland
Mysko  from Sweden	Patrica Wilkinson's  MONZA
Bodell's  MILLICENT		Chris Chadwick Maine Guide
Busy B's Kennel	Bridget Curry's TONI	Marilyn Kowaleski's OLIVIA

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 in Club Info, you can also see our Constitution, By-Laws, Code of Ethics and find out How to Become a Member.

Here's a brief discussion of topics included on the SCOA's Main Spinone Italiano Web Site at http://www.spinone.com: 

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 Italiano can participate in the Conformation Show Ring in the AKC Sporting Group.  Some Spinone Club of America members have also competed in conformation events held by the Canadian Kennel Club ( CKC ), the Federation of Rare Breeds ( FORB ) and the United Kennel Club.  In addition, the Spinone Italiano temperament makes for an excellent therapy dog.  Members have registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and some have qualified under the Therapy Dogs International ( TDI ).

The Spinone Club of America Web sites contain numerous pages of information and pictures of the breed and club members.  There are major sections devoted to breed health issues.  In particular, cerebellar ataxia, leishmaniasis and hip dysplasia.  The Club presents data from their breed health surveys which are completed by Club members regarding the health of their Spinoni.  For a more in depth look at this versatile hunting dog browse our web site(s).