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Good Reading

We strongly recommend this book by Carolyn Fry to anyone interested in learning more about the Spinone. It contains a wealth of information including history, interviews with Italian breeders, grooming, puppy care, health care, training, and even pedigree information.

In the U.S. you will need to search for it, as it is not in print here. Try Powells.com or Ebay, or ask a bookstore to special order it. The ISBN number is 185279084-9.

The Italian Spinone by Carolyn Fry
©1999 Kingdom Books, England

C. Fry book

Another good book about the Spinone is this one by Richard Beauchamp. You will probably have to search for this one, too. Its ISBN number is 1-903098-96-3.

Italian Spinone by Richard Beauchamp
©2001 Animalia Books;
Interpet Publishing, England

Raising a Champion by Meredith John & Carole Richards
If you are thinking of showing your puppy, we would recommend this independently published book. There are plenty of good books available for beginners, and this is the one we used. It is very clear and helpful for starting puppies in the ring. We encourage you to read it before entering any dog shows with a Spinone or any other breed. Click on the book to order it from TheWellTrainedDog.com.

How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves by Joan Bailey
If you are even thinking about training your puppy for hunting or hunt tests, buy this book right now and read it before you even bring your puppy home. It will give you a great understanding of how to build on the instinct that is bred into hunting dogs while the pup is still young and learning about the world. This book does not involve formal training, as it focuses on the first year of a pup's life and emphasizes the importance of making life and training fun. If you follow the advice of this book, your Spinone should be a natural in the field and you will learn to be a good teammate and leader for your best friend. You can order it from Swan Valley Press.