Zeke is one a successful litter of 9 puppies many of whom are doing nicely and all maturing at different levels. Zeke is a much loved pet who is shown lightly due to work comitments and other doggie activities. He is my first Spinone and hopefully the first of Many to come.
The thing that I most like about showing here in the UK with Zeke is the people. Compared to other breeds, spin people can't seem to help enough offering support and advice to new comers. ( Thanks Sally and Roger especially ). He has a long way to go till he is fully mature and I hope that he continues to improve nicely as he I hope he is starting to do.
On top of qualifying for Crufts, Zekey will be also be helping support the PAT dogs there, Where he will have the strenious job of wearing his coat whichidentifies him and having to be stroked by many people! . Zekey registered as a PAT Dog (Pets as therapy) on his 6 month birthday, and has bought much happiness to many people. He also took part in the Discover dogs PAT dog parade when he was 9 months ( the youngest dog to take part ) amongst taking part in charity events to raise money for PAT dogs and regularly visiting where he is needed .
We hope that when he reaches about 18 months he will start agility training. We already do obedience for fun. He moved into the advanced obedience class at 7.5 months of age, leaving all the people behind that were laughing that I was even bothering with a spinone at all. Through all of this he is still a total Spinone nutter but when he is PAT Visiting or playing with my Papillons he is as gentle as a lamb for all of which I am very proud of . It just goes to show what a versitile dog the Spinone really is! I can't wait for my next! I am so grateful that Sonia let me have such a wonderful boy! |
