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Český Fousek

Also known as Bohemian Wire-haired Pointing Griffon.

Related breedBichon Frisé1300 to 1933 · Belgium, France

Český Fousek at a glance

Origin
Bohemia, Czech Republic
Appeared
1300 to 1963 (likely)
Family
Pointer Setter
Type
Pointer / setter
Size
Large
Life span
12 to 15 years
Recognised by
FCI
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 245

The name. Czech for "Czech whiskered (dog)".

Same familyGerman Spitz1400 to 1899 · Germany

Family and relatives

Same eraPoodle1400 to 1874 · France

Place in time

The Český Fousek appears 1300 to 1963 (likely), in the Late Middle Ages, when 53 breeds first appeared.

A full article on the Český Fousek is coming. Meanwhile, the Border Collie shows what every breed page will hold: see the Border Collie.