Nine Gates/ Lynn Cox

Nine Gates/ Lynn Cox is a Spinone italiano breeder in West End, NC, in Moore County and the Sandhills region near Fayetteville. Lynn has worked with the breed for several years and follows American Kennel Club guidelines, maintaining health screenings for hips, elbows and eyes to support sound breeding. She holds membership in recognized breed clubs that informs her careful selection of breeding pairs, and she documents pedigree lines to promote genetic diversity.

The dogs live indoors as part of the family and enjoy supervised time in fenced pastures, play areas and a woodland trail. Puppies benefit from daily socialization, gentle handling and exposure to household routines before they go to new homes. Their approach emphasizes the Spinone italiano’s natural gentleness, strong tracking instincts and adaptability to active families. One owner shared that their puppy quickly settled into life with children and other pets.