SCOA is the AKC Parent Club for the Spinone Italiano, dedicated to maintaining the health, happiness, and soundness of the Spinone Italiano; encouraging and promoting the best practices in breeding Spinoni; and doing all that is possible to bring the Spinone’s natural qualities to perfection, through upholding the breed standard and protecting and advancing the interest of the breed.

Founded in 1987, we now boast 500-plus members who participate in dog shows, obedience and agility trials, hunt and tracking tests, field trials, therapy work and more. And, of course, just enjoying the company of their Spinoni at home!