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French
Spaniel Puppies for Sale
French Spaniel
(Épagneul Français) (Epagneul Francais)
French Spaniels - Courtesy of Élevage
des Perdrioles Kennel
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Pronunciation |
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Description |
The head of the French
Spaniel is held proudly, well sculptured, unburdened, without excessive
sparseness, but presenting the characteristics of the breed. Head is of average
length and size. The skull has a length of 1 ½ to 2 inches more than
the forehead. The lateral faces of the skull appear almost parallel. The head is
of medium length and width. Well-chiseled, but not excessively. Pronounced brow
bones, and a sloping stop. Slightly domed nose-bridge a bit shorter than the
skull. Upper lip does not cover lower lip. The brown nose is wide with good
nostrils, Bite is either level as scissors. Upper lips must not cover the lower
lips. The eyes are fairly large, oval dark amber with an intelligent and gentle
expression. Ears are set well back and in line with the yes. Long and feathering
at the top. The neck is muscular, signally arched, oval shaped of medium length.
Withers are pronounced and large. Back is slightly sloping. Sustained and hard
in action. Loins are large, of medium length, and well muscled. Thighs (croup)
are large and muscular, well Rounded, without apparent bone structure. Chest is
bursting with large capacity, high, good depth. The tail is full length, not
docked, set low, tapering, held slantwise curves. The skin is flexible and close
to the body. The coat is dense, close, and water resistant and has feathering
along the back of the legs, belly, tail, and ears. Flat and short on the head.
Coat color is white with liver markings. Markings are irregular and can be small
or dominating. Speckling is acceptable. Some faults according to the written
standard for this breed are; Head too short or wide, clear eyes, tail off
center. Other colors except white and liver. Solid liver colored or solid white
body. Solid white Head. Little or no feathering. Ears too small or set to high.
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Temperament |
Calm, even-tempered and
intelligent, French Spaniels very much enjoy the company of their owners. They are gentle with children, making great pets. Rustic
looking, relatively tall and powerfully built. The French Spaniel trains well
but are easily intimidated, training should be gentle, firm and consistent. They
need human companionship and lots of exercise. Known and appreciated for their
hunting skills, the French Spaniel work very well on rugged terrain and in the
water as a flusher. French Spaniels are one of the best retrievers and point
very precisely. Hunting at a gallop or extended trot, the French Spaniel has an
excellent nose, but has less speed and a more limited search range than the
Brittany Spaniel. They are enthusiastic hunting
dogs, persistent, hardy and courageous. This breed gets along well with other
dogs. It is important owners are even-tempered, but firm and consistent with the rules set upon the dog. It is also equally important, when the dog is not hunting, that he receives daily pack walks where he heels beside the handler during the walk. When a dog is lacking in either leadership and or proper mental/physical exercise it causes separation anxiety.
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Height, Weight |
Height: Males - 22 - 24
inches (55 - 61 cm.) at the withers
Height: Females - 21 - 23 inches (54 - 59 cm.) at the withers
Weight: 44 - 55 pounds (20-25 kg.) |
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Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The French Spaniel is not recommended for apartment
life. They are very active indoors and will do best with acreage. This breed is
resistant to cold and damp conditions. |
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Exercise |
French Spaniel's love exercise and have great stamina.
They need daily extensive exercise, including a
walk or jog and do best with an active outdoor person or
hunter. |
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Grooming |
Regular brushing
twice a week of the medium-length, flat coat
is really all that is needed to keep it in good condition. Bathe or dry shampoo
when necessary. It is generally a low maintenance dog. Check the ears carefully,
especially when the dog has been out in rough or brushy terrain. This breed is a
light shedder. |
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Origin |
The French Spaniel is
related to the German Small Munsterlander
and Dutch Partridge Dog, and like all of
the spaniels who became the first pointers, the French Spaniel is a distant
descendant of the longhaired Chien d'Oysel (setter), a dog of the middle ages.
The breed was widely used as a game bird hunter in the 1600's. Its numbers
dwindled due to the competition with English breeds, however in the nineteenth
century, it was revived by Father Fournier. In 1891 the first standard was
written by a man named J. de Connick. The standard described the breed as larger
and more powerful than the Brittany Spaniel. The breed is still very rare, even
in France. |
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Hunting |
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Recognition |
FCI, NKC, CKC, APRI,
ACR, ACA |
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FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
ACA =
American Canine Association, Inc. |
French Spaniels are excellent bird dogs -
Courtesy of Élevage des Perdrioles Kennel.
French Spaniel - Courtesy of Élevage des
Perdrioles Kennel.
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