- Brief Description
The French Spaniel (Epagneul Français) was developed in France as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century.
(Source: AKC) 
"If not the oldest, the French Spaniel is certainly one of the oldest, pointing dog blood lines. This handsome spaniel first gained fame during the Middle Ages as a setting dog, utilized both for net hunting and falconry. As direct descendants of the famous "chien d'oysel" these bird dogs - described by Gaston Phébus are the progenitors of virtually all of today's hunting spaniels."
Source: http://www.epagneul-francais.ca/eng/french_spaniel.htm
- Links to Breed Descriptions
- Other Names for Breed
- Epagneul Français
- Country of Origin and Parent Breed Club
Country of Origin: France
Club de l'Epagneul Français: http://www.epagneul-francais.org/
- Health and Well-Being
Some sources of health information include:
- National kennel clubs and breed clubs (see, e.g. Breeding/Health Strategy Documents, below)
- Population-level statistics (see, e.g., Swedish Insurance Data, below)
- Research articles
- Breed club surveys
- Breed-Specific Articles
Articles in French...
- French magazine: breed articles... http://www.epagneul-francais.org/blog/264-l-epagneul-francais-en-presentation-dans-les-revues-de-chasse-d-automne
Article published in the magazine Jour de Chasse n ° 54 winter 2013. :
Article: L’épagneul français : une légende vivante:
Articles in English
- Shooting Times & Country Magazine (January 2014) UK -- David Tomlinson takes a look at the French Spaniel...
http://www.frenchspaniels.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/French-Spaniel-Shooting-Times.pdf
- French-Spaniel-Shooting-Times (Internal)
- Breed Standards
There are numerous breed standards.
The basis of breed/conformation shows is the judging of pedigree dogs against the 'Breed Standard', which is a picture in words that describes the range of features that are deemed appropriate for the breed.
One of the major international standards:
FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale)
This breed is recognized as an FSS since 2012 by the AKC.
- Breed-Specific Statistics
Finland: Database: French Spaniel: https://jalostus.kennelliitto.fi/frmEtusivu.aspx?R=175
- Breeding/Health Strategy Documents
Health/Breeding Strategy Documents and Links:
- Sweden: Breed-specific Breeding Strategies: (in Swedish) and/ or English summary
- Breed-Specific DNA Tests
The Kennel Club list of DNA and health screening tests available for each breed - see: Breed-specific requirements and recommendations including health screening: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/dog-breeding/the-kennel-club-assured-breeders/breed-specific-requirements-and-recommendations-including-health-screening/
- Breed-Specific Research
Acral Mutilation and Feet Analgesia: http://epagneulfrancais.org/acralmutilation.html
Antegene: AMS - Acral Mutilation Syndrome - English Cocker Spaniel - French Spaniel - English pointer
- Breed Clubs
We are listing sites for breed clubs with health or other information that might be helpful. Follow links below.
France: Club de l'Epagneul Français: http://www.epagneul-francais.org/
USA: The French Spaniel Club in the USA: https://sites.google.com/site/frenchspanielsintheusa/
Finland: Saksanseisojakerho: http://www.saksanseisojakerho.fi/
Canada: Le Club de l'épagneul Français du Canada: http://www.epagneul-francais.ca/Web_En/index.html
UK: French Spaniel Club UK: http://www.frenchspaniels.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frenchspanielclubuk/
Sweden: Specialklubben för Kontinentala Fågelhundar: http://www.skf-specialklubb.se/
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