italian spinone

[kevin kiely 66]

i was offered one these but i doubt there working stock.would yee think it would be a waste of time?

[Malt 379]

I've only ever known of one, as far as I know it used to go stalking with the guy who owned it.

[dogs-n-natives 1,182]

couldnt say about the one youve been offered, but I see one working every season, on the pheasant, partridge and grouse, id say it suits its owner very well, it is remarkably steady, and just plods about in front, has an awesome nose, and a solid point. Im not sure if this is characteristic of the breed or if its just this one. Bit too slow for me, and dosent range too far, Id like a dog of pointer breeding to sweep wide if needed. It finds everything in fromt of its handler though, credit to her and the dog.

[poacher3161 1,766]

I have heard them being used as falconry dogs .The odd ones i have seen have been big lumps and apparently the breed was formed by cross breeding an italian course haired setter and a white mastiff from the region.atb dell

[kevin kiely 66]

couldnt say about the one youve been offered, but I see one working every season, on the pheasant, partridge and grouse, id say it suits its owner very well, it is remarkably steady, and just plods about in front, has an awesome nose, and a solid point. Im not sure if this is characteristic of the breed or if its just this one. Bit too slow for me, and dosent range too far, Id like a dog of pointer breeding to sweep wide if needed. It finds everything in fromt of its handler though, credit to her and the dog.

cheers mate could it be used bushing with terriers and lurchers in your opinion as its a pup if reared with em ?is the kc type shite like the rest

[poacher3161 1,766]

couldnt say about the one youve been offered, but I see one working every season, on the pheasant, partridge and grouse, id say it suits its owner very well, it is remarkably steady, and just plods about in front, has an awesome nose, and a solid point. Im not sure if this is characteristic of the breed or if its just this one. Bit too slow for me, and dosent range too far, Id like a dog of pointer breeding to sweep wide if needed. It finds everything in fromt of its handler though, credit to her and the dog.

cheers mate could it be used bushing with terriers and lurchers in your opinion as its a pup if reared with em ?is the kc type shite like the rest

I would say they are far too big for watt you want and would stick with a spaniel.atb dell

[kevin kiely 66]

I have heard them being used as falconry dogs .The odd ones i have seen have been big lumps and apparently the breed was formed by cross breeding an italian course haired setter and a white mastiff from the region.atb dell

would they be worth the grub or would i be better to just buy one of the usual breeds

[poacher3161 1,766]

I have heard them being used as falconry dogs .The odd ones i have seen have been big lumps and apparently the breed was formed by cross breeding an italian course haired setter and a white mastiff from the region.atb dell

would they be worth the grub or would i be better to just buy one of the usual breeds

IMHO stick to one of the usual breeds

[Malt 379]

couldnt say about the one youve been offered, but I see one working every season, on the pheasant, partridge and grouse, id say it suits its owner very well, it is remarkably steady, and just plods about in front, has an awesome nose, and a solid point. Im not sure if this is characteristic of the breed or if its just this one. Bit too slow for me, and dosent range too far, Id like a dog of pointer breeding to sweep wide if needed. It finds everything in fromt of its handler though, credit to her and the dog.

cheers mate could it be used bushing with terriers and lurchers in your opinion as its a pup if reared with em ?is the kc type shite like the rest

 

I'd have thought it'd be too big for bushing, unless you were only using it as a pointer. A field bred springer/cocker spaniel would be the best gun dog to use as an out and out flushing machine, but saying that a half decent terrier that won't go to ground will do the same thing.

 

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I would say they are far too big for watt you want and would stick with a spaniel.atb dell

 

You beat me to it Dell! That'll teach me to bugger off half way through a reply!

Edited May 20, 2010 by maltenby

[kevin kiely 66]

couldnt say about the one youve been offered, but I see one working every season, on the pheasant, partridge and grouse, id say it suits its owner very well, it is remarkably steady, and just plods about in front, has an awesome nose, and a solid point. Im not sure if this is characteristic of the breed or if its just this one. Bit too slow for me, and dosent range too far, Id like a dog of pointer breeding to sweep wide if needed. It finds everything in fromt of its handler though, credit to her and the dog.

cheers mate could it be used bushing with terriers and lurchers in your opinion as its a pup if reared with em ?is the kc type shite like the rest

I would say they are far too big for watt you want and would stick with a spaniel.atb dell

cheers delll i think maybe il stick with the tried and tested dogs

[kevin kiely 66]

couldnt say about the one youve been offered, but I see one working every season, on the pheasant, partridge and grouse, id say it suits its owner very well, it is remarkably steady, and just plods about in front, has an awesome nose, and a solid point. Im not sure if this is characteristic of the breed or if its just this one. Bit too slow for me, and dosent range too far, Id like a dog of pointer breeding to sweep wide if needed. It finds everything in fromt of its handler though, credit to her and the dog.

cheers mate could it be used bushing with terriers and lurchers in your opinion as its a pup if reared with em ?is the kc type shite like the rest

 

I'd have thought it'd be too big for bushing, unless you were only using it as a pointer. A field bred springer/cocker spaniel would be the best gun dog to use as an out and out flushing machine, but saying that a half decent terrier that won't go to ground will do the same thing.

 

EDITED:

 

I would say they are far too big for watt you want and would stick with a spaniel.atb dell

 

You beat me to it Dell! That'll teach me to bugger off half way through a reply!

cheers maltenby