Spinone

[elma fud 0]

Does anyone have any knowledge of the Italian Spinone I have been looking at them online but would like to hear of any working dogs

[mongoose 39]

I shot over some on a mock field trail quite a few years ago, from what i remember they were not very exciting, i wasn't very impressed it was the first time i had seen them....

[Malt 379]

I've only ever seen one. Big, white & woolly! The fella who owned it does work it, never seen it work myself though, so can;t really comment.

[elma fud 0]

Cheers Guy's

[Cleanspade 3,322]

my mother owned one. and as said above. they are not very exiting to watch. however they are not meant to be. they are very easy going and are simple to train. there main strength is there nose . they have a nose like a blood hound. would be ideal for hawking rough shooting ect. the one we had was a very likable dog , recomended for a stress free hunting partner. also would make a great stalking companion. hope this helps.

[farlap 19]

having seen them working at working tests in uk and seen them actually working in Italy, I cab recommend them.....as long as you dont mind their large size, quite a lot of hair and dribbly beards so not to everyones taste.

[Marty_J 1]

I've had one for 4 years and worked her for the last 3 seasons. They aren't flashy workers, they have a laid back style but they'll work all day and still want to hunt some more.

 

 

 

[elma fud 0]

I've had one for 4 years and worked her for the last 3 seasons. They aren't flashy workers, they have a laid back style but they'll work all day and still want to hunt some more.

 

 

 

Hi Marty have you ever worked her on deer

[Marty_J 1]

Hi Elma

 

I dont shoot deer so haven't had the chance to train or use her for deer stalking.

 

We've come across Roe while out and about and she's steady with them.

 

As Clean Spade said in his post, they have a hell of a good sense of smell and would have no problem following a blood trail.

Edited September 23, 2009 by Marty_J