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FRENCH SPANIEL — BREED DESCRIPTION & INFORMATION
Breed Description / Health Issues / Breed Standards / Grooming / Training / Additional Information
Breed Description
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- Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) - Sporting Dogs
- American Kennel Club (AKC) - Not Recognized
- United Kennel Club (UKC) - Gun Dog Breeds
- Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)* - Standard No. 175 / 25. 09. 1998 / GB
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Note: The breed registries indicated above are the most recognized all-breed registries. The breed may also be recognized by other registries not indicated here. For further details about dog registries, please see the document: Dog Breed Registries in North America.
* — The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) is the World Canine Organisation, which includes members (one member per country) that each issue their own pedigrees and train their own judges. The FCI recognizes 332 breeds, with each being the "property" of a specific country. The FCI is not a breed registry nor does it issue pedigrees. |
| Origin: |
France |
| Height: |
Males: 22 to 24 inches (56-61 cm)
Females: 21 to 23 inches (53-59 cm) |
| Weight: |
Ranges from 50 to 70 lbs. |
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As one of the oldest pointing dogs, the French Spaniel (Épagneul Francais) dates back to the middle ages and is often referred to as the French Pointing Spaniel. Unlike other spaniels who typically flush their game, the French Spaniel freezes on point when he scents game. Not only used to hunt feathered game, the French Spaniel was also used to hunt with birds in that they would partner with falcons and hunt as a team. The breed was first recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club in May 1985.
The French Spaniel is an intelligent, adaptable, and willing hunter. He is very versatile and easily trained in different styles of hunting and for different game, such as hare, rabbit, deer, and even boar. He is an excellent retriever on both land and in the water, withstanding icy waters, dense undergrowth and cold temperatures.
Although he is high-energy, he can also be calm, gentle and a devoted family companion. Like most sporting breeds, he is best suited to an active home where he will get plenty of outdoor exercise. He is friendly, loyal, energetic, and good with children.
Physically, the French Spaniel is one of the largest of the Spaniel breeds, displaying strength, stamina and elegance. He has a medium-long coat that lies flat on the body with some wave on the ears, back of the legs and tail. His coat colour is always white with brown markings and there may or may not be brown ticking in the coat.
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Health Issues:
If you are considering the adoption of a French Spaniel puppy, or any breed, it is very important to be selective in choosing a responsible and reputable breeder. Ensure that the prospective puppy's parents have all health clearances. Breeding of any dog should not be done until after they have been proven to be free of evidence of significant hereditary diseases. (For more information on selecting a breeder, see the articles on the main Breed Listing and Breeders page.)
Health Resources:
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Breed Standards:
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Grooming:
- Grooming — This growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes grooming information, tips and techniques as well as listings of Groomers from across Canada.
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Training Resources:
- Training — For information on training your French Spaniel, see this growing section of Canada's Guide to Dogs for tips, articles, as well as listings of training centres across Canada.
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Additional Information:
- Clubs, Sports and Activities — This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs includes information on several sports and activities including agility, conformation, obedience, herding, and much more. In addition, listings of non-breed specific clubs from across Canada can be found here. (Note: For Breed specific Clubs, see the Breed Clubs section.)
- Working Dogs — The Working Dogs section covers such dog jobs as Guide Dogs, Therapy Dogs, Search and Rescue Dogs, Police K9s and much more. Also included here are listings of organizations from across Canada.
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Note: We are always in need of articles for the individual breed sections.
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Last Updated: 15 September 2005
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