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Ursa is an Italian Spinoni (no, no NOT ice cream!). She came to us from New York when she was just 7 weeks old, and turned 8 in August.
Here full name is Sundero's Ursa Del Adige. We named her Ursa because we didn't know any Italian words (except foods!) and Latin was as close as we could get. She's not named for the constellation, Ursa Major, but she did look like a little bear when she was a puppy.
Ursa's unusually helpful, and she wanted this page to be full of information about this very old Italian breed. They are close working pointers, ideal for the foot hunter. They are very affectionate and bond closely to their human companions. Ursa want's me to add that they're very smart, but she forgot to mention that they can be stubborn if they don't want to do something. Why a spinone? Read what owners and prospective owners say to the question, "Why did you choose a spinone?" If you're considering the breed, it may help you decide.
This is Donetta, also owned by Ann and Mike Manion, sired by EZ Marcay's Cefalu, out of Caldocani Estera (Mona Lisa). Wasn't she cute??!
This is Kali's sister Megan, Sundero's Auntie "M" of Oz TD
To see Gucci, Megan and Kali's littermate, and also a pedigree.
Complete list of OFA # for all spinoni, alphabetically by dog's registered name
REPORT ON CEREBELLAR ATAXIA IN ITALIAN SPINONI
Here are some links for even more information about Spinoni:
Italian Spinoni Info Great site with lots of information, pictures and links.
Mals-About Kennels Nice pictures and information about the breed.
Read Hanna's Story--about Teri Turner's spinoni who came through quite an ordeal.
Daffy's Page Lots to see on this page, Daffy a spinone, plus the rest of the menagerie!
Stanzi Ursa's Daughter has a page, what a talented kid!
Mirkwood Kennels A spinoni breeder.
Check out this Spinone in Europe Lots of nice pictures.
NAVHDA If you're into pointing dogs, especially training and competing, this site will interest you.
Spinone A picture of a spinone, and if you hit the arrow a gallery of pointing breeds, including Bracco.
The Miracle of Birth You really should go see this!
Orthopedic Foundation for Animals This is a great site where you can look up the OFA # for dogs, using either their name, registration number, OFA#, or even the range of dates in which you think they may have been submitted. You can also go to the discussion area, a bulletin board with questions about related matters. Lots of good info on this site.
This The Spinoni Webring site is owned by
Susie Scribner.