I was born to a dogfamily as my parents bred Poodles with the affix "Della Perla Grigia". My father was also a judge, from him I learned a lot. More about this on the page dedicated to my parents.

My affix " Di San Gimignano" was recognized by the Italian Kennel Club in the end of 80's. San Gimignano is a beautiful medieval town in Toscana. At that time I bred Poodles, the lines came from England, from Tiopepi Kennel. From this kennel of Mrs. and Mr. Coxall came also many of my parents dogs. My first dog was a black miniature Poodle female, Ch. Tiopepi Jamila. If I remember right she arrived to me year 1980 after a visit to the breeder and Crufts Dog Show. I never bred her because at that time there were not good black miniature males in Italy.

In 1994 I met the first time my future wife, Tuula Lehtinen-Cochetti. She was in Italy showing her dogs and I judged her Chihuahuas in Bari International Show. I appreciated her dogs, so sound in constructions and with lovely characters. I realized that I was also interested in her. After some time her and the Chihuahuas had caught me! Well, today I'm really proud to breed this wonderful breed with her.

I breed only 2-3 litters a year. I enjoy to show my dogs!

My daughter Sara and me April 2006              My daughter Sofia March 2006

Francesco Cochetti
(International FCI judge)
Sacrofano (Roma), Italy
Tel. +39-06-9011 0224,
fax +39-06-9011 2408
Mobile +39-335-7557758
E-mail: francesco@cochetti.com