Italian Spinone Breeders

Colourbox
Geraldine Cove-Print
Stourportonsevern
Worcestershire

I've been involved in showing, breeding , judging and working dogs for over 30 years. I enjoyed 10 years as consultant to the BBC regarding showdogs and aspects of canine health and breeding, following a career as a horsewoman. Dogs and horses are kind of similar...both blossom in good hands and the real joy is watching a character you have nurtured , grow into a confident and loving companion , able to do the task he has been chosen for.
I have been lucky enough to have had sucess in most doggy activities...The hard work is in the healthscreening and careful selection of dogs, so...the .... (click to read more)

Lucoru
Lesley Coldwell
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
Current Health Tests

We first came upon Spinone in the early 90’s when we were looking for a suitable companion for our Giant Schnauzer, Hansel. The KC gave us the ISCGB club secretary’s contact details & much to our delight, we found she only lived a half hours drive away. We rang to arrange a visit & that was our first meeting with Linda Collins, of Wynsett fame.
Over the following years, we became close friends & when we were ready for another dog, Linda gave us a 3 year old w/o bitch called Gloria. Later that same year Linda had a litter from Gloria’s sister Gypsy and Lui (aka Sh Ch Wynsett Xcalaber) came .... (click to read more)

Dewdhala
Mrs & Mr D Wagh
Clarborough
Nottinghamshire
Current Health Tests

My interest and love of dogs began as far back as I can remember and I have never not had a dog in my life. Our first dog was a German Shepherd Tina who we sadly lost at the ripe old age of 14. Since then I have owned Boxers along with working terriers, and a rescue Parson Russell. It was after the premature loss of our last Boxer that we began our search for our next dog, we decided to look at a number of different breeds,for one that would be compatible with our Parson and with our young family. After much research we happened across the Italian Spinone and instantly feel in love with that .... (click to read more)

Beardoni
Sean and Mary Busby
Fareham
Hampshire
Current Health Tests

We are a small home based kennel, all our dogs live in with us and are a major part of our family - okay so they outnumber the humans!

I have owned bearded collies since 1985, the first being a lovely Sallen bitch, Sean added spinoni to our home in 2003. It is only since 2004 that we have had the time and money to devote to breeding.

We only breed from our girls because we'd like to keep a pup for ourselves, we don't breed that often, usually around once a year at most, therefore we very occasionally have pups available for very special homes. Our aim is to breed the best we .... (click to read more)

Sanjika Aurora at Rossaway
Nicola Coombes and Pete E Ross
Aylesbury
Bucks
Current Health Tests

Both Pete and Nicola run separate successful dog related businesses as well as breeding the odd litter.
Pete, has been one of the countries top dog handlers for almost 30 years and has won many prizes in obedience and working trials with different breeds and has also managed, directed and helped many other successful dog handlers to the highest standards. Judge of open and championship obedience and working trails for many years. Currently working several breeds to the gun.
Nicola, has had many years experience caring and handling various breeds of dogs, Spinones being the favorite .... (click to read more)

Crieda
Katie Field
Stafford
Staffordshire
Current Health Tests

I currently own 4 spinones. All of which i show and have been successful in qualifing for crufts. I also work 1 of them and he picks up with me on several shoots. He covers the ground well and has good speed and experience in the field now with a solid 2 seasons under his belt.
i also have high hopes for my young male in the show ring this year, crieda squirrel, so far he has shown brilliant potential in the ring winning 2 CC's and we hope to get the third this year

I am more than happy to help in any way i can with in the breed. If you wish to come and see my spinone you are more .... (click to read more)

Sue Longmore
Nr. Wimborne
Dorset

We are a family with an Italian spinone we love .

Testaverde Italian Spinoni
Mrs Melanie Stout
Bakewell
Derbyshire
Current Health Tests

I have had dogs all my life, mainly Heinz varieties. It wasnt until I was on maternity leave that I seriously looked at The Italian Spinone as a pet and family member. Even with three young children, a home isnt a home without a dog.
At Crufts in 2003 I saw a lovely young bitch win her class in Sp Junior. That bitch turned out to be mother to my first Spinoni 'Olive' in 2005.
Olive and I dabbled with showing. Our first show was a Championship show. I was so nervous. We came second and had qualified for Crufts! I felt like Cinderella.
We went from strength to strength.
In 2006 .... (click to read more)

Ilsolo
Karen Bovio
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
Current Health Tests

My name is Karen & I have the privilage of owning and showing Shar Peis & Italian Spinone.

All of our dogs live as part of the family & are much-loved companions first and show second.

Our dog's mean the world to us and we think they are all very special.

They enjoy success in the show ring but more importantly for us, they are our best friends and their qualities are appreciated every day and not just on show days.

Mistyayre
Andrew and Doreen Hardie
Ayr
South Ayrshire

Mistyare has been home to various dogs (mostly gundogs) over the last quarter of a century. This is a small showkennel breeding occasional litters.
we breed for temperament, type & produces well - balanced healthy dogs.

Our dogs live in the house along with the family & our cats as well!

Basically we showing GSP's, Hungarian Viszlas & Italian Spinone at present.

Awelymor
Karen & Roger Surrall
Lampeter
Ceredigion
Current Health Tests

Awelymor is not a commercial kennels and all our dogs are first and foremost much loved members of the family. For us showing our dogs is about meeting like minded people and having a fun day out with friends.

Both my husband and myself have owned gundogs since childhood particularly English Springer Spaniels and the Hungarian Vizsla. We were introduced to Italian Spinone just over seven years ago and this led us to buy our first Spinone, Mia. In 2009 we decided to try our hand at showing and have had relative success with our two youngest girls. At the beginning of 2010 we were given .... (click to read more)

Redrue
Heather Mckie
Castle Douglas
Kircudbrightshir
Current Health Tests

I have bred and owned spinoni since 1993. I am interested in breeding, showing, judging, working, obedience and agility. To further my breeding programme I imported a brown roan bitch Bella in March 2006, and continue to enjoy visits to the Italian Raduno shows, not only for the wealth of experience available from the Italian breeders but for the wine and pasta!!

After many years of breeding CC and RCC winners, my proudest achievement is to have produced three Show Champions in one litter from my home bred Redrue Recital x Laerzio.

My current household consists of 6 spinoni .... (click to read more)

Girettoun
Adele Hicks
Windsor
Berks
Current Health Tests

We are a small breeding kennel and our Italian Spinone, Beth is our family pet- living in our home. She is such an amazingly calm and well natured dog.

We are happy to give advice on Spinone .

Darrowdale
Rowena Cropper
Boulton Moor
Derbyshire
Current Health Tests

Darrowdale is a small kennel, with multi-purpose gundogs - pet, show, working, agility, Pets as Therapy, Pet Blood Donors.

My first spinone, Spitewinter Alla Prima was made up to Show Champion the summer after her litter (which produced Darrowdale Delight and Darrowdale Devotion - the start of my kennel). Darrowdale Delight currently has 1 CC and 3 RCCs, Darrowdale Devotion is the Spinone UK Top Open Show Bitch 2010.

All my gundogs are trained to the whistle (to varying degrees of obedience!), and several work on a couple of shoots throughout the season.

My breeding stock .... (click to read more)

Liatch
Lindsey Malcolm
Carstairs Junction
Sth Lanarkshire

I have had Spinone's for over 9 years now. I currently show and breed Spinone's. I previously bred and showed Boxers. I grew up with gundogs, English Springer Spaniels, that is where my interest in dogs began. I used to help my dad train his gundogs for going out to work in the field. I have been in the dog world for over 30 years now, and showing for over 20. I have carried out limited gundog training with the Spinone's but it is something i would love to do more of.
I health screen all my breeding Spinone's, hip score and CA test, so puppies are from health tested parents.

Boxlock
Peter Atkinson
Liverpool
Merseyside

We are a very small hobby kennel breeding no more than one litter a year at the moment. Only Dora is able to breed at the moment We have other dogs that have now retired. We have been operating in this fashion for over fifteen years breeding working Labradors for Gundog Work and companions. Flo was our first Italian Spinone. Dora has now taken up her mantle

We do plenty with our dogs including agility, obedience, showing and Gundog work. We are not experts in any of these activities. We just enjoy our dogs and learning plenty as we go.

With regards to breeding we always aim to .... (click to read more)

Gradevole
C.J. & N.J. Whitlow
Nantwich,
Cheshire
Current Health Tests

We bought our first Spinone in 1988 and have always had at least one since then. Currently we have two bitches, Tia and Jana, and a dog called Luca.

Having tried showing over the years, on and off with various dogs, the only real success we have had is with Tia and we are truely amazed that she not only gained a junior warrant but has also won 9 CCs. The latest being best of breed at Crufts this year. Also, our puppy Jana, Tia's daughter, won her class at Crufts this year. What a fantastic day that was!

We don't work our dogs but they do have frequent extended walks, off the .... (click to read more)

Newtonsgate
Ann Newton
Durham
Durham

All our dogs are bred to work but as true to the breed they also make very good family members. Our pups are bred for temprement, type & quality

Hochopepa
Chris, Mick Bennett
Fleetwood
Lancashire
Current Health Tests

All Bredding stock is health screened as advised by the I.S.C.G.B. (Italian Spinone Club of Great Britain)

My husband and I have been involved with Spinone over 20+years.

We show our Spinone and have bred several champions. The dam of our latest litter has her J.W. three reserve tickets. A green star and a reserve green star. Numerous B.O.B. and group placings at open show level.

All our dogs live in the house and the puppies are whelped in doors.

I myself judge the breed, to the level of C.C.'s (champion certificate).

Three Colour Beauty
Kristina Vrtikova
Bratislava
Slovakia

We are kennel from Slovakia, our breeds are Italian Spinone, Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen, Basset Hound, all breeds with TOP show quality.