Schedule

NATIONAL WEEK

NATIONAL WEEK

*The schedule will be updated as details are finalized.

Friday 5.08

  • The test will be held at Cobb Lake in Larimer County, Colorado, near Fort Collins.

    Please go to your NAVHDA portal and submit your registration ASAP.

    Look for our host club Illowa Chapter, Nunn, Colorado.

    Contact Frank Leatherbury if you have any further questions until details are posted.

    All attendees and handlers will need to have a Colorado Day Pass ($10.00).  Or they can have a Colorado small game license.

    Passes might not be available until April 1st.  

    Frank: 251-709-0109 via Text.

Saturday 5.09 | Sunday 5.10

Monday 5.11

  • Pending AKC approval ***

    Obedience- Carole L Evans

    Rally- Marrin Sampson


    See the all-breed premium list here:
    Premium List

  • Judge’s Only

  • These workshops will operate in 30 minute rotations. Rotations groups will be limited (will have more than one rotation) so that participants can benefit with individual instruction.

    Nail Trimming- Karolyn McAfee

    Conformation Handling- Wendy Evans

    Clicked Retrieve Begins with Hold & Carry- Ann Bagnell

    Canine Massage- Heather Jenner

  • Starts Monday end Thursday or until 20 wings have been found

    Turn those Spinone noses on! Throughout the event venue, indoors and outdoors your Spinone can find pheasant, quail and chucker wings.  Bring your Spinone with the found wing to Chuck Forry and choose a brown bag Prize.  Twenty opportunities to find more than just one wing!

  • Red Neck agility at the 2025 National was a huge hit… well it’s back by popular demand but with a Colorado twist, bring your Spinone for a fun time!  It’s a stampede you won’t want to miss!

  • Come join us following Obedience & Rally for a great time at the Welcome Reception, have a few drinks enjoy some the pizza buffet and dessert.   Cash bar on site.

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  • SCOA Breeder Education Committee is offering an opportunity learn more about the Spinone structure and how to correctly measure your Spinone. This event will focus on size, proportion, and proper measuring
    techniques that breeders can use to evaluate their dogs. A short presentation will be followed by hands-on practice session on your measuring skills. Bring your dog.

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  • 1. Beginning Bird Awareness with a Flirt Pole

    2. Transition to a bird and/or duck

    3. Introduction to shot

    4. Shaping FETCH

    5. Shaping HOLD

    6. Use of Training Tools and Overlay of commands

    ( Voice, Touch, Clicker, E-Collar, Hand, Treat & Train )

    7. Timing of Marker and Reward

    8. Tips from Jennifer Barkey, Ted Wentink, Leanne Mallini, others ….

    9. The Live Bird Sessions ( includes individual instruction at any level )


Tuesday 5.12

  • Pending AKC Approval

    Specialty Judge- Irene Glen

    Puppy & Veteran Sweeps- David Shields

    Junior Showmanship- Robin Hug


    For classifications (regular, non-regular and sweepstakes classes) see Premium List.
    Enter via Foy Trent Dog Shows

  • Please contact SCOA Judges’ Education for more information.

    Judges Education: judgesed@spinoneclubofamerica.com

  • Enjoy relaxing after a busy day of showing with a Barking Social, visit with friends you only see once a year, visit with the foreign judge(s) and Spinone enthusiasts.  You may want to celebrate the days successes!

    Cash bar on site.

  • Buy your ducks, toss your ducks, hope to win with your ducks! The duck closest to the bullseye wins. Five prebagged 6 for $20 bags will have one free throw duck giving one once more toss to land your duck closest to the bullseye.

    $5 each or 6 for $20.

  • How can you help preserve the health and character of Spinone in an unknown future?

    We have formed a new committee called the Purebred Preservation Bank!  Come and learn what we are all about and how YOU can help preserve our beautiful breed, the Spinone Italiano. The AKC has started a Purebred Preservation Bank, and it is an exciting partnership for SCOA. We can help to preserve our breed during any unforeseen catastrophic events, and since we are a low entry breed this effort can also help with any genetic bottlenecks and contribute to research. This bank will not just be for top titled dogs -- we feel it is important to collect samples from as many dogs as possible now to help secure as much genetic diversity as possible for the future.  There is no cost to donors or to SCOA.

Wednesday 5.13

  • It is a special attraction celebrating the success of the Spinone as it relates to the form and function of the breed. This event brings our community of Spinone enthusiasts together once a year to support each other through our Spinoni’s accomplishments. 

    This event will be judged by three judges. All dogs will be scored. The dog with the highest accumulation will be the winner, there will also be a “Peoples” choice winner by popular vote.

    Enjoy watching this Salute to the Spinone at your ringside dining table. What a fun way to celebrate Spinone, watch entrants, visit with friends …. Cash bar on site.

  • While children younger than five cannot participate in the Pee Wee Class Special Attraction, a club may want to offer other Special Attractions to engage children. Some clubs offer a special attraction which allows children (including those younger than five) to “show” their stuffed/toy dogs

  • Angela Ardolino is a holistic pet health advocate and formulator who has used natural, plant-based therapies to manage cancer in her own dog, Nina, a Doberman diagnosed with osteosarcoma (a type of bone cancer).  Rather than opting for conventional treatments like amputation or chemotherapy, Ardolino implemented a holistic protocol centered on full-spectrum CBD oil, medicinal mushrooms (especially Turkey Tail), a raw/fresh biologically appropriate diet, and adaptogenic herbs.  Her approach focuses on pain management, reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and preventing metastasis.  In multiple updates, she documented that Nina showed no signs of cancer spread (metastasis) despite a poor prognosis, with her veterinarian expressing amazement at the results.  Ardolino also advocates for integrative veterinary care, promoting collaboration between holistic and conventional practitioners to improve pet outcomes.  Her mission is to empower pet parents to become their animals’ strongest advocates through safe, natural, and evidence-informed healing methods.  Angela Ardolino is a fearless advocate for animals and a trailblazer in holistic pet wellness. With over 25 years of experience caring for animals, she’s made it her life’s mission to empower pet parents with the education and tools they need to support their pets naturally

  • SCOA's Bylaws require an annual business meeting in conjunction with the National and Parent Specialty Shows and other events, seminars, and hunt tests. The primary purpose is to review the past year's activities, assess progress towards the organization's mission, and plan for the future. If there is a quorum present (10% of the membership), motions can be brought to the floor for discussion and voting. When there is no quorum, it is still a chance for open discussion among members and the Board. Because our members are dispersed over the entire country, the meeting -- along with other events at the National -- is always an opportunity to have your voice heard and to hear from other members. The Board takes any input seriously and will work to incorporate what is learned at the meeting into the Club's operations.

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  • Ophthalmology Eye Exam, 10-4

    Thyroid Draw

    Cardiac Screening

    Blood Draws

    More info to come.

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Thursday 5.14

  • Pending AKC Approval *

    Specialty Judge- Mrs. Meghen Riese-Bassel

  • Wrap up the last night of National Specialty week by celebrating the recipients of the SCOA Awards!  Support the auction, raise those paddles, win the bid on some cool Spinone items!  Support SCOA and Spinone Rescue!  Enjoy a good meal and cash bar! 

    For more Auction info contact-

    Kim VanDeman

    kvandem2004@yahoo.com

    Karolyn McAfee

    lkgmcafee3@icloud.com

  • The 2026 Parade of Veterans will honor the veteran dogs who have brought credit to their breed in the field, show, rally, obedience, agility, therapy, or other performance areas and, most importantly, as a treasured companion. All dogs 7 years of age and older may participate. For each veteran walking in the parade, please furnish a brief paragraph (100 words maximum; any more will need to be deleted) about why they are so very special. This will be read as each dog enters the ring. Also, please include the full name of the dog, the call name, the age of the dog (date of birth), parents (if known), breeder (if known), and 3 or 4 favorite pictures.

    In addition, for those veterans who are unable to attend: a brief slideshow will be developed and showcased before the parade, honoring those dogs who continue to make a difference but did not travel to the National. Please provide 3 or 4 pictures of your veteran throughout the years, including the dog’s full name and call name, age or date of birth, and the owner’s name.

    Please email your information and pictures to Becky Tevis at rtevis@hotmail.com, no later than April 15, 2026. You will receive an email response to confirm receipt of yourinformation and pictures.

  • In the 2026 National Specialty catalog, we would like to honor Spinoni who passed away during the last year. There is no cost for this memorial tribute. Please provide your beloved pet’s registered name, call name, date of birth and date passed, your name, and a short one-line loving memory or sentiment. You may also include one picture that will be included in a video presentation. Please email your information to Becky Tevis at rtevis@hotmail.com, no later than April 15, 2026. You will receive an email response to confirm receipt of your information and picture.

  • BRING YOUR CREATIVE JUICES TO COLORADO FOR THE COSTUME CONTEST.

    Use your imagination, dress your Spinone or a pack of Spinoni in their finest attire including handlers. There will be two winners. The judges will for for BEST COSTUME, and the audience will vote for peoples choice Prizes will be awarded.

    Contact: Susie Pool

    pool.susie@gmail.com

2026 National Specialty Schedule SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Exhibition Hall, Island Grove Regional Park - May 8th- May 14th

Friday, May

NAVHDA Hunt Test

Saturday, May 9th

AKC Hunt Test

Sunday, May 10th

AKC Hunt Test

Island Grove Set up- 12- 9 pm, Exhibition Hall

Building Open to SCOA 4pm, Exhibition Hall

Monday, May 11th

Registration Begins, Lobby

Bird Wing Scavenger Hunt- Ongoing through Thursday

Breeders’ Education, Finding The Balance

Judges Education, Members Education

Hunt Committee, Hunt Training Seminar- Outside Oval

Lunch (offered)

30 MIN Workshops (Canine Nail Trim, How To Massage, Hold N Carry, Conformation Handling)

Judges Ed Seminar- 90-120min. (Judges Only), Meeting Room

Judges Ed Hand On- Inside Ring (Judges Only), Indoor Ring

National Rally & Obedience Trial, Exhibition Hall, Indoor Ring

Welcome Reception & Pizza Dinner, Exhibition Hall

Stampede Agility, Exhibition Hall, Indoor Ring

Tuesday, May 12th

Registration continues

4-6 Beginner Puppy

Puppy & Veteran Sweepstakes, Outside Oval, Outdoor Ring (Pending Weather)

National Specialty, Outdoor Oval, Outdoor Ring (Pending Weather

Lunch (offered)

Dinner (offered)

Spinone Preservation Bank Presentation (during dinner & dessert)

Chuck A Duck, Exhibition Hall

Wednesday, May 13th

Registration continues

Salute To the Spinone Judging, Exhibition Hall, Indoor Ring (Morning start time)

Angela Ardolino, Seminar

Peewee Attraction

Gun Dog Sweepstakes

Lunch (offered)

Health Clinics, Blood Draw, Pipe N Drape Health Area)

Health Seminar, Exhibition Hall

SCOA Business Meeting, Exhibition Hall Mtg Room

Dinner (offered)

Salute to the Spinone (Exhibition Hall)

Thursday, May 14th

Parent Club Specialty, Indoor Ring

Lunch (offered)

Veterans Parade

Costume Contest

Dinner (Offered)

Rainbow Bridge Presentation (During Dinner)

Awards & Auction, Exhibition Hall

National Specialty Contact Info

Show Chair: Debby Forry

Hunt Chair: Frank Leatherbury & Chuck Forry

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