Dog Breeds

Spinone 

A spinone is an Italian gundog. It is named after a thorn bush that grows in Italy, the pino. The tough dog was able to hunt for game amongst the bushes. Fans claim the spinone is the oldest hunting breed. (Spinone Italiano, singular, pronounced spee-no-ne. Spinoni Italiani, plural, pronounced spee-no-nee)

Spinone Breeder

Herman Groenewald 083 234 0241 blue.groenewald@yahoo.com, or Annemari Groenewald 072 249 6963, annemari_korf@yahoo.com  More info & photos on our webpage   

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The rough coat must be hand-stripped, not clipped. The hair is long and stiff. On the face, the hair forms eyebrows, a beard, and a mustache. The coat keeps the dog protected from the elements, so they can sleep outdoors in a kennel, or in the house. A high dog-proof fence is required in case the dog goes hunting for adventure. They have webbed feet and like water. They can retrieve from water.

Spinonis are amiable, quiet, non-aggressive dogs. They get on with people, and are not kept as watch dogs. Puppies should be given the chance to meet lots of people, so that they do not become shy and timid.

A breed which may have influenced the development of the spinone, is the German wire haired pointer. There may be many breeds involved. The gentle nature & appearance is reminiscent of the Irish wolfhound.

Early history of breeds of dogs

Colour: white, orange, orange roan, brown roan and many combinations of two of those colours.

Height at shoulder: Dogs: 60–70 cm (23.5–27.5 in), Bitches: 59–65 cm (22.5–25.5 in) Spinoni have a square appearance: the length of the body = the height at shoulder, roughly.

Weight: Dogs: 34–39 kg (75–86 lb) Bitches: 29–34 kg (64–75 lb).

Class: gundog

Valentino, an Italian Spinoni puppy

belongs to D, Pera, South Africa, at age 6 months.