French Spaniel
Francouzský ohař dlouhosrstý
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 55–61 cm |
Recognition features
- White and brown coat, cinnamon to dark liver, with irregular patches and light roaning
- Long wavy silky fringes on ears, backs of legs and tail
- Elegant, muscled dog of braque type with a slightly convex nasal bridge
Purpose
An elegant pointing dog for field work with a very firm point; it also has a talent for retrieving.
History
The French Spaniel descends from the bird dogs described by Gaston Febus and used in the Middle Ages; its ancestors probably gave rise to the various sporting spaniels. Selection produced an elegant, athletic dog that excels in working trials today. The first standard was drawn up in 1891 by James de Connick.
Coat
Long and wavy on the ears, backs of legs and tail; flat, silky and well furnished on the body with a few waves behind the neck and above the tail root; short and fine on the head. White and brown (cinnamon to dark liver) with medium spotting, irregular patches, slightly to moderately flecked; a white blaze is appreciated. Lip edges, eyelids and nose brown without unpigmented areas.
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