Instructions
Contact a spinone breeder. There are few breeders in the U.S., and they will be able to tell you when new puppies are expected and will often have information about some older dogs that are for sale as well. You can locate a spinone breeder online, either through a personal site or through sites like Breeder Retriever that have an option to search for specific breeds of dog and give information about breeders by state. Not every state has a spinone breeder, so you might need to travel to another state to find a spinone.
Call local animal shelters. Though spinoni are rare when compared with other dogs in the U.S., some do end up in shelters around the country for various reasons.
Look at online pet-finding sites. There are many sites available, such as Petfinder.com, that have information about various pets that are looking for homes. Though spinoni can be hard to find, these sites are frequently updated.
Check online for spinone rescue dogs. SpinoneUS has an area on its message board listing spinoni that need a good home. This site helps you connect to breeders around the country and can give potential owners the location of the nearest spinone rescue to their hometown.
How to Buy a Spinone Italian Dog
Spinone Italiano dogs, also called an Italian spinone--or spinoni if there are more than one--are beautiful, energetic and a suitable pet for an active individual, couple or family. This AKC-recognized purebred pooch is one of the oldest gun dog breeds, according to the Spinone Club of America. These intelligent dogs can be hard to find, especially in the U.S., because few new puppies are registered each year. Though you may have to wait to locate and purchase one, and they are expensive, a spinone is a dog that will be worth the time and effort.