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French Spaniel

Also known as Épagneul Français.

Related breedAkita1600 to 1931 · Japan

French Spaniel at a glance

Origin
France
Appeared
1600 to 1891 (likely)
Family
Spaniel
Type
Pointer / setter
Size
Large
Life span
12 to 14 years
Recognised by
FCI, AKC
Status
Living
FCI standard
No. 175

The name. French épagneul, "spaniel".

Same familyBorder Terrier1700 to 1920 · United Kingdom

Family and relatives

Same eraDachshund1600 to 1888 · Germany

Place in time

The French Spaniel appears 1600 to 1891 (likely), in the Early Modern Era, when 111 breeds first appeared.

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