The Spinone Italiano is now eligible to compete for championship points at American Kennel Club shows. It will be shown in the sporting group and may participate in all other AKC-sanctioned events including obedience, agility, tracking and hunting tests. The Spinone is an ancient Italian breed descended from the griffon. Its height at the withers is 23 to 27 inches for males and 22 to 25 inches for females with weight ranging from 60 to 80 pounds. Colors include solid white, white and orange, and chestnut brown.
Disqualifications are any black in the coat and tri-color.
Consult the breed standard for more details. The Spinone is a sociable breed and can be a good family member as well as a methodical worker in the field. It has been described as sociable, docile, patient and easy to please, barking only for good reason. The cat is now the top pet in the United States numbering over 60 million. Behavior problems, traveling with your cat and moving to a new home are covered.