italian spinonies

[00taz11 39]

I've worked them a couple of times with a hawk but it's mainly shooting and beating and they work well when out deer stalking

[lurchers 2,763]

thats wht our lass is getting a spinoni as she has liked them since the first time she saw them and she has become friends with a breeder from one of the working terrier shows and she has said they work very well with the hawks so she has decided to order one as we fly the hawks do you know any one that has worked them with hawks or for shooting beating etc

[00taz11 39]

nope sorry I like the one on heartbeat deaferits a nice dog nice colours aswell

[lurchers 2,763]

our lass likes the liver and white colour but if she cant get that colour it will be orange and white

[00taz11 39]

I like them but it would always be a GSP all the way

Edited May 16, 2009 by 00taz11

[GSPDave 0]

I have a mate who works a couple of Spinonies and they are fine, they do seem to plod about but Im used to GSP's, I think they should be fine with the hawks cant see a problem.

[samba 534]

mates uncle had two in his life but one was ok but the other was dumb woulnt

come back ended up in dog warden kennels more than once

but it could be him just not firm enough with them

[nightstalkeruk 0]

Here's a pic of my Spinonie X GWP, He's working out fine.. has his moments but hell on a nose on the boy... This was taken out stalking this morning. NS

[SEDGEWICK 0]

I have worked Spinone's for years and I must say these are cracking dog's with exceptional hunting skills. Italian Spinone owners know of their dog's keen, very intelligent expressions. They are extremely smart gundogs. They are one of the most loyal breed of gundogs, and any avid hunter truly appreciates this characteristic in a well-developed hunting dog. Italian Spinones are enthusiastic, but slightly slower than most bird dogs due to the size and even slower in the wet because of the thick coat. They are however hard workers and will be loyal to their masters. They need moderate amounts of attention, and training in order for them to stay in top conditioning form during the hunting season. £750 - £1k is the going rate for these dog's, however people are becoming aware of this and breeding for the £££££.

 

In summary these dogs are premium gun dogs with a very high end price range, however if you want to save money and have a dog that will hunt all day, point a buttefly from 40 yards and look very similar you cant beat a GWP at half the price.

 

Hope this helps and when you get ur pup post me a pic, always interested in seeing the latest pups!!