Epagneul de Pont-Audemer
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| FCI Standard No. 114 | ||
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Pont Audemer Spaniel |
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52-58 cm |
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Not fixed |
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The Epagneul de Pont-Audemer is a French dog breed recognized by the FCI ( No. 114, Gr. 7, Sec. 1.2 ) .
Origin and history
The breed originated in the Normandy / Picardy area at the end of the 19th century . The name comes from the town of Pont-Audemer in Normandy. Its ancestors were believed to be the Irish Water Spaniel and a native breed of long-haired pointing dog . The goal was a dog that was suitable for water work. However, due to his other ancestors, it turned out that he was also very suitable for hunting in open terrain. Typical of a water dog, he has the Persian-like, ruffled, slightly oily fur that hardly allows water to get to the skin.
Brief description
The Epagneul de Pont-Audemer is a medium-sized, stocky dog of up to 58 cm with an unmistakable appearance: a typical water dog. His hair is typically frizzy like a perian, slightly tomentose, oily, preferably chestnut brown or chestnut brown interspersed with gray. The ears are flat, set a little deep, leaving the cheeks free; covered with long and strongly curled silk hair, which merges into the forelock and forms a beautiful, curled wig that frames the head well.
Essence
The Epagneul de Pont-Audemer is insensitive, tolerant and playful. He loves the water in every season. He can be trained well.
use
The Epagneul de Pont-Audemer is a good hunting dog for the water and for the open field and is also used as a family dog.
Web links
- Breed standard No. 114 of the FCI: Epagneul de Pont-Audemer (PDF)
- Epagneul de Pont-Audemer on the website of the German club for French pointing dogs