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240 GUIDE T O BREED S

FRENCH SPANIEL

THIS FRIENDLY, ELEGANT GUNDOG IS HAPPY ON CITY STREETS OR IN WIDE OPEN SPACES FCI

Height range In its native land, the French Spaniel is claimed to be the
22–24 in (55–61 cm) original of all hunting spaniels. It is still used for hunting at
Weight range home and abroad, but because it is level-headed and not
44–55 lb (20–25 kg)
inclined to bark, it also makes a good city dog, as long
Life span 12–14 years as it is given enough exercise and affection. Straight
Origin France top to
muzzle
Large, oval
eyes match
brown of coat
Tail curves
upward
toward tip

Pendant ears
set pretty Brown spotting
far back on on chest
the head Silky, white and
brown coat

ENGLISH SETTER

THE PERFECT COUNTRY-HOUSE DOG IN BOTH LOOKS AND CHARACTER AKC

Height range Developed to track, set, and retrieve birds, this breed is
24–25 in (61–64 cm) still worked today, although different bloodlines are used for Low-set,
pendant
Weight range hunting or home life. Elegant in appearance, the English Setter ears
55–66 lb (25–30 kg)
is a cheerful and tireless companion that needs a good
Life span 12–13 years deal of space and activity but has a calm and
Origin UK reliable temperament. Blue belton coat
Well-feathered tail
Light tan
marks on
face
Other colors

Orange or Liver belton
lemon belton
Liver beltons may have
tan markings.

Square muzzle with
slightly pendulous flews

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