We have a planned breeding in October 2025

Fingers crossed!

We typically have 1 to 2 litters a year, give or take. As most breeders do, I always have a waiting list and plan litters accordingly. To be honest, finding the right home for each pup is my priority, whether a name is first on the list, or last.

In deciding on the breeding pairs, there is so much to consider. Spinoni do have an issue with seizures in the breed, denied by too many breeders and this is worldwide. There probably isn’t a pedigree that doesn’t have a seizure connection somewhere in it. Knowing pedigrees, and not just the 3 generation AKC pedigree, but knowing as much history as possible, really helps in knowing what crosses pose the lowest risk. That being said, I have seen dogs with seizures and no obvious connection in their pedigree, and with multiple dogs from the same litter. I have yet to meet a breeder that can beat mother nature or control what the DNA is going to do. We just need to do our due diligence. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.

For health testing of the parents, at a minimum, the hips, elbows and eyes should be checked. Other possible tests can be thyroid, heart, and the CA test. Sadly, there is no test for seizure potential of the parents. The testing results can guide in the best match. Understand crossing pairs with perfect scores on both sides has zero guarantee the pups will also be perfect. Environment is a huge factor at the different growth stages to adulthood.

Pups are handled from whelping until the day they go to their new home. They are introduced to many household noises and activities and fully immersed in hearing other dogs bark. When they are old enough to spend a little time outside, socialization happens with having friends over to spoil them with unending attention.

We have an extensive questionnaire prior to getting a pup and a contract.

The Barba Bagnata Spinoni Facebook page (@spinoniusa) keeps the most up to date information and puppy news.