I know I talk about my soon-to-be puppy a lot, but I swear I'll stop! At least until he turns 10 weeks old and can come to me... LOL. But for those who do not know what Spinoni are... I just want to share!
- They are Italian Wirehaired Pointers.
- They look like labradoodles, but are a pure breed and are not hypoallergenic.
- They can get pretty big. Males can get up to about 85 lbs.
- They are gun dogs, highly specialized to hunt small animals like quails, rabbits, etc. Their skin and coat makes them able to survive any climate or conditions. Serious.
- They're known to have the gentlest personality and very patient. In fact, they're one of the most patient breeds and are not known at all to have any aggressive issues.
( Pictures! )Several people have asked me why I don't just rescue a dog and get one that I have to spend $1500 for when so many other cute doggies need a home.
- I have three dogs and five cats that I've rescued already.
- I originally planned on rescuing a pit bull, but finding an apartment (since I'm moving away to college) will be very hard with a pit bull. I don't know about other places, but California dotes on labs and hates on pit bulls like there is no tomorrow. They have such a bad rep here. I'm rescuing one from a shelter or rescue group when I get settled into my own house.
- Spinoni are RARE. There is no way I can find one at a rescue group (because it'd mean going on a very long waiting list, and possibly waiting years or more) or a shelter.
8] Hope you enjoyed my Spinoni post!