AKC Breed Preservation Bank Committee

SCOA, AKC Purebred Preservation Bank: How can you help preserve the health and character of Spinone into an unknowable 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.

"Finding Your Balance": Breeders Education
SCOA Breeder Education Committee is offering an opportunity to 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.

Angela Ardolino, SAY NO TO DRUGS AND YES TO PLANTS & FUNGI

Angela Ardolino, a wellness advocate certified in cannabis science by the University of Vermont, turned to hemp extract to support her own health.  When her dog Odie faced similar challenges, she believed that animals deserved the same level of care.  After observing positive responses in many animals at her rescue farm, she founded CBD Dog Health in 2018 to offer high-quality hemp extract products for pets.

Our team is dedicated to sharing information about hemp extract and its potential benefits to help pets live their best lives.

Come join this informational seminar about plants and fungi and how they offer amazing benefits to your Spinone!

SCOA Business Meeting

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.

• Conformation

• Canine Massage

• How To Drummel & Trim Nails.

• Take Hold Give

• TBA

• TBA

• Stampede Agility

  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!

• Spin-one to win

  Come see what you can win with a “spin” on the wheel!  This fun “spin” game will be held at various times of day of the National Specialty…. You will not be disappointed by what you could win!

• Bird Wing Scavenger Hunt

  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.  Many opportunities to find more than just one wing!

• Awards Presentation & Auction

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

• “In The Hunt For Black & Brown Balls”, During National Week, you and your Spinone can join the fun! If you find a black or brown tennis ball, bring it to dinner that night and give it to Karolyn McAfee for a chance to win. There are 20 camouflage balls hidden around the Specialty venue—see if you can spot one!

• PeeWee Attraction

  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 ‍

• Costume Contest

  ‍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 BEST COSTUME, and the audience will vote for peoples choice Prizes will be awarded. Contact: Susie Pool pool.susie@gmail.com

• Chuck A Duck

  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

• Veterans Parade Celebrating Our Beloved Spinone

  The Veterans Parade honors the esteemed veteran Spinone. If you have a Spinone that is 7 years old or older (as of April 2026) and would like to recognize them in this cherished tradition, please send your information to Becky Tevis .

   Contact:

  Becky Tevis ratevis@yahoo.com

Welcome Reception/Pizza Social Dinner

Following Rally & Obedience, the National committee welcomes you all to pizza & salad! Cash bar on site.

Barking Social, Tuesday Dinner

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.

May be held indoors or outdoors pending weather.

Salute to the Spinone & Wednesday Dinner

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 to 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 dining table that will be setup around the ring for all to view…. Cash bar on site.

Awards Presentation & Auction, Thursday Dinner

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