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French Spaniel

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Key Takeaways

  • Medium breed belonging to the Gun Dog group, known for typical breed characteristics.
  • High-energy breed best suited for active owners who can provide plenty of daily exercise and mental stimulation.
  • Can be stubborn; best suited for experienced owners with patience and consistent training.
  • Heavy shedder that requires frequent grooming and regular coat maintenance.

Quick Facts

Group

Gun Dog

Size

Medium

Life Span

10-12 years

Popularity

#539

Puppy Price

$600-$800

Energy Level

High

Shedding Level

Frequent

Trainability

Stubborn

Common Names & Aliases

Canadian SetterFrench SetterEpagneul Français
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⚖️French Spaniel Pros & Cons

Advantages

  • Grooming Requirements:Low grooming requirements, easy care

  • Child Compatibility:Excellent with children, patient and gentle

  • Dog Friendly:Very friendly with other dogs

  • Affection Level:Exceptionally devoted and affectionate

Disadvantages

  • Allergy Friendliness:Not hypoallergenic, may trigger allergies

  • Shedding Level:Very heavy shedding, high maintenance

  • Activity Requirement / Exercise Need:High exercise needs, requires active lifestyle

  • Training Difficulty:Difficult to train, needs experienced handler

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Price and Availability

Price Range

$600-$800

If you choose to purchase the French Spaniel, you should know that the mentioned amount of money is an average of the collected data from breeders' sites and puppy finder places. If you have a French Spaniel for sale, please advertise it on a reliable website to make sure the French Spaniel gets to a happy place.

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Availability

2/5

Availability

Rare: You may rarely see each other in everyday life, but you might catch a glimpse of each other at dog shows.

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History

The origin of the Spaniel goes back almost 2000 years with evidence when the name first appeared in writings such as the Irish law in 17 A.D. There is also another reference to the Spaniel in Welsh laws about the year 300 A.D.

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Recognition

Classifications

AKC Classification
Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Classification
Recognized by FCI in the Pointing Dogs group, in the Continental Pointing Dogs section.

This breed is recognized by the following organizations:

American Kennel Club
Fédération Cynologique Internationale
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Frequently Asked Questions

The French Spaniel is not hypoallergenic, so it may trigger reactions in sensitive individuals.

The French Spaniel requires minimal grooming, just basic brushing and occasional baths.

The French Spaniel sheds excessively throughout the year, requiring daily grooming and cleanup.

The French Spaniel is excellent with children, patient and gentle, making it a perfect family companion.

The French Spaniel is very friendly with other dogs and enjoys canine companionship.

The French Spaniel requires high levels of daily exercise, including long walks, runs, or active play.

highly energetic and requires several hours of exercise and mental stimulation daily, making the French Spaniel perfect for active families.

The French Spaniel is very stubborn and challenging to train, best suited for experienced dog owners with strong leadership skills.

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