Italian Spinoni, a pointing breed, have been part of our farm life for almost 10 years now. Three of these silly and wonderful dogs own us. The Italian Spinone excels as a hunter, companion, entertainer and counter surfer. This week is special because our first Spinone turned 10 this week. Mals-About Moose Tracks came to us in May of 2002 from Kentucky and has been a huge part of our lives. Although I never showed him in conformation classes, we did earn an AKC obedience title (CD). I remember heeling off lead and being a nervous wreck when a fly started buzzing around Moose's head. He snapped at the fly several times but never left my side. Moose is perfect like that. Well almost. I remember getting together for an informal obedience class where we could practice the long "down-stay" with other dogs. I left Moose in position and started walking away when I saw people trying not to laugh. I turned around and Moose was belly-crawling behind me. He never left his down position. I put him back in position, trying really hard not to laugh at his antics and sure enough, he resumed crawling. When I returned to him he rolled over and stuck all four feet in the air. I think it was his way of saying "enough is enough! I've got this already Mom". He was right, he never broke a down-stay in the ring. Such is life with Moose.
Here is Moose...in pictures.
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| An adorable puppy! |
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| A handsome adult. |
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| A day at the beach. |
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| A bed is where you make it. |
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| This is MY crab! |
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| Are you in here???? |
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| There's a bird in there! |
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| Stampede!! |
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Obedience medal.
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Italian Spinoni, a pointing breed, have been part of our farm life for almost 10 years now. Three of these silly and wonderful dogs own us. The Italian Spinone excels as a hunter, companion, entertainer and counter surfer. This week is special because our first Spinone turned 10 this week. Mals-About Moose Tracks came to us in May of 2002 from Kentucky and has been a huge part of our lives. Although I never showed him in conformation classes, we did earn an AKC obedience title (CD). I remember heeling off lead and being a nervous wreck when a fly started buzzing around Moose's head. He snapped at the fly several times but never left my side. Moose is perfect like that. Well almost. I remember getting together for an informal obedience class where we could practice the long "down-stay" with other dogs. I left Moose in position and started walking away when I saw people trying not to laugh. I turned around and Moose was belly-crawling behind me. He never left his down position. I put him back in position, trying really hard not to laugh at his antics and sure enough, he resumed crawling. When I returned to him he rolled over and stuck all four feet in the air. I think it was his way of saying "enough is enough! I've got this already Mom". He was right, he never broke a down-stay in the ring. Such is life with Moose.
What a gorgeous sweetheart of a dog. Lisa L.
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