Think very carefully before deciding to breed from your bitch or use your dog at stud. It’s not all plain sailing and there are so many things you need to consider. We are planning to write a series of articles that will explain the process and pitfalls. Until then the best advice we can give is to consult with your dog’s breeder or, if not available, another experienced breeder. Most dogs are sold with a Kennel Club endorsement that only the breeder is able to lift once they are satisfied that you have completed the necessary health tests, that your dog/bitch is a good enough specimen to breed from and that your choice of mate is suitable and compatible with your dog.
Category: Breeding
Articles about breeding (or not breeding) your spinone.
Why register? Or Rather Why You Must Register
I read with growing concern about litters of Spinone not being registered and as a responsible breeder who has spent the last 25 years trying to improve the breed, both in health of mind and body, this both maddens and saddens me.
You may ask why this happens as surely anyone who is proud of what they produce must want to legitimise them both for their own good standing in the Spinone community as a responsible breeder and for the good of the breed records especially where health and genetic issues are concerned.