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 so special to me, 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 great fun learning the ropes of this hobby together.
Older pictures
of Ava (at a younger age) can be viewed in the gallery by
clicking on 'More Photos' at the bottom of this page
