Find A Puppy

The Spinone remains a rare breed. The wait for a puppy can be anywhere from a month to a year. Be patient and do your research.

SCOA Members may pay to advertise in our Breeder List in accordance with the Club policy.

SCOA does not endorse specific dogs, litters, or kennels.

Finding the right breeder with the right puppy for you requires curiosity and patience.

  • Stay current on Spinone health issues, including genetic diseases

    Have both parents health tested: typically hips, elbows, and eyes also some may also check heart, thyroid, and genetic conditions (healthy parents is not a guarantee the pups will not develop issues)

    Breed 2 or less litters per year (expect to be put on a waiting list)

    Care deeply about their puppy’s future home, requiring an application and discussions of your living situation and expectations for the dog

    Place the right pup with the right family based on individual traits and temperament (most breeders will consider gender or color preference, but flexibility is helpful)

    Be responsible for the entire life of the puppy with a contract stipulating dogs can be returned to the breeder if the owner can no longer care for them

    Wait until at least 8 weeks of age before releasing a puppy to their new home

    Provide copies of the parent’s AKC registrations (AKC registration is not a health or quality guarantee)

    Have an early puppy developmental enrichment and socialization program

  • Know health issues and testing requirements for Spinone

    Be curious about the temperament and energy level of the parents and insist on meeting the dam

    Ask about AKC titles and NAVHDA test scores (especially if you are interested in showing, dog sports, or hunting)

    Get references from people in the Spinone community

    Go to local shows or hunt tests (AKC or NAVHDA) to see Spinoni in person

    Understand that the breeder will stay in contact for the puppy’s lifespan

    Join the Spinone Puppy Buyer’s Guide Facebook group for additional support

  • Doesn’t answer all your questions

    Focuses on the sale of puppies or their website allows for a full payment/deposit to be paid prior to speaking to them

    Uses dogs younger than 2 years, that are shy or nervous, or the dam has been bred more than 4 times

    Has different prices for specific genders or colors

    Pushes food or supplements associated with multi-level marketing

    Sells other “commercial” breeds

    Has minimal experience with Spinone or lacks a mentor

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