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This breed is also called the French Spaniel, and it is especially known for its hardiness, which enables it to withstand extreme climates. Furthermore, it is also known for its fine nose as well as its innate docility. The French mix between Setter and Spaniel consists of four independent breeds: Common to them all is that they are all social and amiable dogs. They are also extremely gentle and affectionate in the family and happy to play with the family's children - a really nice family dog ​​you could describe the French mix as if you only have to use a few words. They are confident towards strangers and sociable with other dogs, and never cause problems. However, one should certainly not be mistaken that it is dogs used for hunting, which makes great demands to their owner's outdoor activity level. Also remember that the breed will not thrive as exclusively companion dogs in cramped space where they can not be allowed to move around.
In fact, the breeds need to be allowed to move around freely and use its good sense of smell. Despite this, they are actually only moderately demanding of exercise, but one should still not forget its hunting instinct, as it lies so deep in them. They are sociable and appreciate the attention and contact of their owners if they are kept adequately satisfied in the form of regular exercise.
Long-haired bird dogs have been known since the Middle Ages. Back then, they were used for hunting with fishing nets. With the improvement of firearms in the latter half of the 18th century, these dogs were retrained to search for birds, take stands, and retrieve after the shot. They were adapted to different terrains over the following centuries, but they are still all-round hunting dogs for all kinds of game. The French long-haired chicken dogs are more Setters than Spaniels. They have always been most widespread in their home country, but interest is now being aroused in several places outside France.
The breed will be 57-60 cm with a weight of 19-21 kg.
Common to them all is that they are full of life and energy. They are always ready to follow their hunting instinct when their fine nose gets carried away by game, and they have no qualms about setting off as soon as they get the urge for something they think is exciting. They like to roam over great distances, and it takes an early and persistent upbringing to keep the desire to hunt at an acceptable level, meaning that you can reduce their otherwise great urge to roam far and wide. A dog that has been trained from the earliest puppy age, however, is both responsive to instructions and maintains relatively good contact with its owner. They are all ready for a brisk swim, so you will definitely win with the dog’s heart by taking it out and swimming once in a while.
Their fur is smooth and has a slightly silky structure with some fullness. The coat may be wavy but not decidedly curly. The coat protects well, even when moving in water. Fur care is very doable, and is not something that requires a lot of attention. A regular brushing is enough to remove dirt and loose hair, and you will be able to keep the coat in check with this.
The handling of this breed is rarely problematic. In fact, already in its youth, the breed is extremely cooperative and happy to learn new things. Therefore, the upbringing of the breed is never really a problem if you manage to train in a fast and varied way, and remember to switch between different training environments and rewards. Retrieval exercises can be used as an extra reward, as it really is something that the breed enjoys to the fullest.
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