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| In 1998, my mom gifted me two welsh terrier puppies, a brother and a sister. Over the next couple of years, I showed the male puppy in AKC conformation. I competed in obedience with him also. I also competed in earth dog with the female. And attended many classes in obedience and agility with them both. In 2003, I started looking around for another breed that I could show in AKC conformation. I wanted one with a low maintenance coat. I wanted a large dog. I wanted a non-aggressive breed. I wanted a rare breed. My research led me to the Spinone Italiano. I found a dog show within a few hours of home where I could see and touch some Spinoni as well as talk to their owners. I made many phone calls. I wrote many emails. And in November of 2003, I brought home a beautiful Spinone girl puppy. She was everything I had been looking for and so much more. She touched my heart and soul and got me deeply involved in this breed. Over the next couple of years, I spent showing my dogs in AKC conformation, at AKC hunt tests and NAVHDA hunt tests. Currently I show my own dogs in conformation and hunt tests. I am also assisting in showing Stacey Belt's dog, Huxley. I am also the west coast regional reporter for the Spinone Club of America. In addition, I am the Vice-President of Shasta Kennel Club. We are pleased to announce that we have bred Mariah to Enzo. Please see our litter page for more detail. Puppies are expected on October 16, 2009. |
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