| French Spaniel
 The
French Spaniel is a very old breed with documentation of the breed
back to the 14th century where it was used for net hunting and
falconry. The dog was little known outside of France and
neighboring countries until it was introduced in the Canadian
providence of Quebec in the 1970's. It quickly became a popular dog
for hunting woodcock and grouse. The Canadians formed a strong
breed club to ensure the French Spaniel would continue to meet breed
standards. In 1985 the French Spaniel received CKC or Canadian
Kennel Club recognition.
The French Spaniel is a true versatile
or multipurpose hunting dog that will pursue, point, track and
retrieve game on land or water but like most pointing breeds, the
French Spaniel's true strength is hunting in fields and forests.
The French Spaniel is a medium to close working pointing dog that
works at a very comfortable pace. His gait has been referred to as
a trotting fashion. They are a tough, determined dog that can adapt
to all types of terrain.
The French Spaniel is one of the
largest spaniel breeds that might best be described as a dog with
spaniel features and a setter-like body. The hair is medium long
and wavy on the ears, backs of the legs and tail. It has some
waviness on the chest and otherwise lies flat on the body. Their
coat serves them well in cold weather or icy waters. They can range
in height from 21 to 24 inches. Range in weight is 50 to 60 pounds.
The French Spaniel is a calm, loving,
intelligent family dog. The French Spaniel will work hard to please
it's owner but it doesn't take to heavy handed treatment. It should
be in a home that will give it lots of attention and allow it plenty
of exercise. (Breed Description Courtesy of
Minnesota French
Spaniels)
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