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.

You already know that your puppy is the absolute cutest. So why not share his adorableness with the rest of the world? Enter him in an AKC 4-6 Month Beginner Puppy Competition. It’s a relaxed, stress-free way to make your debut in the dog show world.

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

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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.

Have you ever watched an agility trial and wondered how those dogs did that?  It’s fun times for you and your dog as you learn a bit about agility and try out a few of the fun things the sport offers.  Bring tons of small treats – dogs love the paychecks as they do the “work” – and get ready to have fun and be amazed at what you and your dog can do! Bring your dog!

More Info to come

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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Introducing a New National Specialty Event!

2026 Salute to the Spinone

A Celebration of Spinone Form, Function & Excellence

We’re thrilled to unveil a brand new attraction coming to the 2026 Spinone Club of America National Specialty—the Salute to the Spinone, an exclusive event honoring the remarkable achievements of our beloved Spinoni!

This unique celebration brings together our passionate community to recognize and support the success stories that reflect the heart of the breed: its form and its working function.

Who’s Eligible?

To qualify, dogs must meet one or more of the following accomplishments:

2025 Top 20 AKC Breed Standing

2025 National Owner Handler Series

2024/ 2025 Hunt Titles

• AKC Senior Hunter

• NAVHDA Gun Dog

• AKC Master Hunter

• NAVHDA Utility Prize I, II or III

• NAVHDA Versatile Champion (VC)

2025 SCOA National Specialty

• Best of Breed

• Best of Opposite Sex

• Select Dog / Select Bitch

2025 Regional Specialties

• Best of Breed

• Best of Opposite Sex

Entry Fee: $75

Event Format

This will be a two-part experience:

Pre-Judging (morning/day of event):

A distinguished panel of three judges—an AKC Judge, a Breeder Judge, and an Owner-Handler Hunt Judge with top honors in AKC/NAVHDA—will evaluate all entries.

Evening Presentation & Celebration (during dessert service):

• All Spinoni will be celebrated and honored with personalized rosettes.

• Winners of the Panel Judging and the coveted People’s Choice Award will be announced!

Invitations will be sent electronically.

If you believe your Spinone qualifies and you don’t receive an invite, please reach out to the Salute to the Spinone Event Chair to ensure your dog is included.

Let’s come together to honor the dogs that represent the very best of the Spinone Italiano—in the field, in the ring, and in our hearts.