French Spaniels are hunting dogs assigned to the sporting group. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source They share some characteristics with other dog breeds and have several unique ones as well. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out whether or not a dog is a French Spaniel.
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Method 1
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Looking at the Body Structure
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See what the dog's size is. The French Spaniel is known to be the largest spaniel breed. They can be anywhere from 21.5–24 inches (55–61 cm) tall, and they can weigh anywhere from 50–60 pounds (23–27 kg). [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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View the dog's head. French Spaniels have a head that is medium in both width and length and not be heavy or too lean, with outlines that are defined well. [3] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Examine the dog's ears. French Spaniels should have ears that are set at the level of their eyes and well back. The dog should carry their ears close to their cheeks, and when brought to the front of the dog, the end of their ear cartilage should reach just to the point of the base of their nose. [4] X Research source
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Notice the dog's eyes. French Spaniels should have oval-shaped eyes that are rather large and anywhere from cinnamon to dark brown in color, though they should closely resemble the color of the patches on the dog. [5] X Research source
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Check the dog's tail. French Spaniels should have a tail that is set below their top line, does not deviate, and reaches their hock. The dog should carry their tail in an oblique manner, and while at the root it should curve down, it should curve up at the tail's tip. At the root, the tail should appear strong, and you should notice a progressive taper going towards the tip. You should also notice fringes that are wavy, long, and silky that begin a few centimeters from the tail's root, get longer going towards the middle, and then gradually shorter in length towards the tail's tip. [6] X Research source
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Consider the dog's overall appearance. Overall, French Spaniels should appear balanced, elegant, and muscled, with a supple, even, easy, and energetic gait that shows elegance. [7] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Method 2
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Viewing the Coat
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Look for a coat that is white and brown in color. French Spaniels should have a white and brown-colored (anywhere from a cinnamon to dark liver color) coat that is moderately spotted, which is sometimes more noticeable. There should also be patches that are irregular and a small or medium level of flecking and roan. You may also notice some white on the dog's head and a white blaze that is not excessively wide. [8] X Research source
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Feel the coat's texture. French Spaniels should have a coat with a silky feel, though the head should have more of a fine texture. [9] X Research source
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Examine the coat's overall appearance. Overall, French Spaniels should have a flat coat that is furnished well on their body. You should notice a small amount of waves in the fur above the tail root and behind the dog's neck, along with wavy hair that is long in length on the back of their legs, tail, and on their ears that goes beyond the ear cartilage. [10] X Research sourceAdvertisement
Method 3
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Checking Temperament
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Find out if the dog has love of water. French Spaniels love being in the water and swimming, so this can be a good option for exercise. [11] X Research source
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Notice a need for regular exercise. French Spaniels will need frequent, vigorous mental and physical exercise, and they are generally happiest with a job of some sort, such as hunting. Some other good forms of exercise include jogs, hikes, or swimming, to name just a few. [12] X Research source
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See if the dog loves being around humans. French Spaniels are social dogs overall who don't do well if they are left alone for a long time, sometimes developing separation anxiety. [13] X Research source
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Be aware of a high prey drive. French Spaniels have a high prey drive, meaning they may chase cats or other small animals, so this is something to keep in mind. [14] X Research source
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Realize that this dog is eager to please. Therefore, they are typically relatively easy to train as well. [15] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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- Consider dog DNA testing if you'd like to find out what your dog's breed is. DNA testing can help confirm whether or not your dog is a French Spaniel.Thanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/french-spaniel/
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