Ava is a White & Orange Italian Spinone bitch, born on the 19th February 2007.
She was bred by Tracy Davies in Herts
Her Kennel Name is
Montecani Just Eva del Mavaya
Sire: Sh Ch Babiot Del Mongioie At Montecani (IMP ITA)
Dam: Sh Ch Montecani Uma

CA Status: Clear
(Both Parents tested Clear)

Ava came to live with us after a bit of a wait! A few years ago I met and fell for a beautiful Hungarian Wirehaired Vizsla at a local show, at the time we were not looking for another addition to the family so I just admired the breed from afar. I researched them and similar 'whiskery' breeds on the internet including the German Wirehaired Pointer, the Korthal Griffon & the Berger Picard but it was not until Crufts that I really started to take notice of the Spinone. I remember a pair walked past us and that was it, bam, I just had to have one! I loved their unique shape, their big feet & of course their beautiful faces. The very next day I started researching the breed, everything I read, good & bad made me want one even more.
A couple of months later I came across the Spinone Yahoo Group.
Full of great breeders, show people and pet owners alike, all willing to help and share information on the breed.
After asking if anyone knew of any forthcoming litters I was lucky enough to be contacted by Tracy.
After disappointments with a couple of matings I was over the moon when Ava finally came into the world!
They say you lose your heart to one dog and, for me that one dog is Ava.
She is a delight to have, she is more than I could have ever wished for.
We will be forever grateful to Tracy for not only allowing Ava to join our family but for becoming a great friend who is always there with help and advice if needed and a friendly ear. We couldn't have wished for a nicer breeder!
Ava is my first show dog and we have had and are still having great fun learning the ropes of this hobby together.
Many thanks to Linda Mayne, Lesley Coldwell, Jon & Shelley Haggerwood & Janet Ashworth for some of Ava's show photos