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The French Spaniel is one of the oldest of the pointing dogs and a popular subject in the artwork of the 17th century. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the French Spaniel is often referred to as the French Pointing Spaniel because he freezes on point when he scents game. This distinguishes him from other Spaniels who typically flush game. As their name suggests, French Spaniels were developed in France, to hunt partridge and pheasant. An excellent retriever on both land and in water, he can withstand icy waters, dense undergrowth, and cold temperatures.
One of the two largest spaniels, the French Spaniel stands up
to 24 inches at the shoulder and has a medium-long,
weather-resistant coat. His coat is white with brown markings,
and he has feathering on the legs, ears, chest, and tail. Many
believe that the French Pointing Spaniel is an ancestor of the
Setters who also point game.
The French Spaniel is calm, gentle and devoted to his
family. He bonds closely with his owner and does not adapt to
changes in ownership well. Like most sporting dogs, the French
Spaniel is best suited to an active home where he will be a
cherished member of the family. Friendly, loyal, and
energetic, this dog is patient with children and will happily
play with them for long periods. Although he will sound the
alarm when strangers approach, he is much too fond of people
to make an effective guard dog.
An intelligent, willing and fast learner, the French
Pointing Spaniel easily adapts to different hunting styles. He
is easily trained but sensitive too and should not be harshly
corrected. A versatile hunting dog, the French Spaniel will
also hunt hare, rabbit, deer, and even boar. He has a high
energy level and requires lots of exercise, and room to run
off-leash. He should live in a home with a fenced backyard
with an active owner who can keep up with him!
The French Spaniel is an intelligent
dog that looks to please its owner. It does not take to a
harsh handler. It responds well to positive treatment and
repetitive lessons. It is a calm loving hunting companion and
makes a wonderful house dog.
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 the 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.
History: The French Spaniel is a very old breed with
documentation of the breed back to the 14th century where is
was used for net hunting and falconry. For net hunting the dog
would point with a low elongated, "setting" style
which would make it easier for the hunter to throw the net
over the dog.
There was a time when the French Spaniel was on the verge
of extension. However, a French priest gathered the remaining
French Spaniels in his kennels. There he rebuilt the lineages
that are representatives of those we now have. There is some
speculation that outcrosses of the French Spaniel make it the
cousin of the Small Munsterlander and the Drentse Patrijshond.
It is also thought that the French Spaniel is the forerunner
of the modern setter.
The French Spaniel 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.
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