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Bitches

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Name: Purdey

DOB: 06.09.2017

Health Tested:

Hips: 5 : 4 = 9

CA tested CLEAR

Happy Ever After at Barold (2017-2024)

In 2017 this little bundle of sweetness came to live with our family and we have never looked back. Purdey was given her name after Joanna Lumley’s character Purdey from the BBC series the Avengers. Purdey is the most perfect dog to live with and the Princess of the household. Every dog owner will have a special companion that they hold dear in their hearts, Purdey is not only mine but the favourite with all the family and every visitor. Purdey is a gentle soul, polite and courteous at all times.

Purdey’s show awards are too numerous to mention. Her show career is nothing short of outstanding and she is solely responsible for our adventures into the world of Italian Spinoni competition. Not only is she a beautiful dog she has a natural talent for hunting, her ability to find game and stay on point is a marvel to watch. She gained her Kennel Club Stud Book number in 2019, which was a monumental achievement (however she has never attended Crufts due to having a docked tail). She even won her first Novice Working test at under a year old which was a complete shock as we only went to spectate.  

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Name: Faith

DOB: 15.06.2021

Health Tested:

Hips: 2-2 = 4

CA Tested CLEAR

Delacruse Keeping Faith at Barold

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In 2021 brother and sister came to live with us. Their breeder is a dear family friend and a Midwife by profession; she assisted with their delivery and believes they are twins which may explain why they have such an unusually strong bond, which I am hoping will give us an advantage when competing in the brace classes. They seem to know what the other is doing before it happens and are intertwined to the slightest movements.

Faith is an extremely affectionate bitch and craves human interaction; she loves our evening cuddles on the sofa and grabs the best seat first ensuring none of the others gets in it. Her ability and willingness to train is gratifying, she shows great confidence when she has a job to do; from obedience work to hunting she displays natural ability in the field. Never wishing to miss out on any opportunity for mischief, Faith has gained the title of the ‘Joker’ in the family. She is fun loving and always on the go.

Faith is lovely and very much ‘feminine’ example of the bred. 

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Name: Peg

DOB: 06.10.2022

Health Tested:

Hips: 3-3 = 6

CA Tested CLEAR

Arboreta Ariana

Peg is now reaching maturity & has blossomed into a fine example of the breed. Peg is a wonderful & easy girl to be around. She is a quiet & gentle dog who only ever wants to please, she is not pushy or an 'in your face' type of dog. She loves nothing more than some 1-2-1 time, giving her the chance to display her training skills enthusiastically. â€‹Peg is an easy girl to be around which makes her a joy to do any activity with. A special young lady indeed. Even when covered in dirt!

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Name: Betty Boo

DOB: 24.03.2024

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Health Test:

Awaiting

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Barold Forever Faithful

The baby of the family.

​The daughter of Faith (see above) & Forest (Inosticani Masai at Ilsolo)

​Betty is a joy to have in our family. She has been a laidback puppy from day one. I often describe her an "old lady", very untypical of a young trouble seeking puppy. She is joy to train & shows great promise in all activities she undertakes.

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Betty Boo was named by my dear family friend & Spinoni enthusiast and owner of Betty's Grandmother. Betty has the very typical breed trait of having a laidback attitude towards life. From day one my Granddaughters have formed a special bond with Betty and she can often be found finding mischief with them in the garden.

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