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Spaniel de Pont Audemer
Rare French waterfowl spaniel with a curly topknot; hardy, affectionate, and steady in marsh work for pointing and flushing.
Breed snapshot
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Size
Medium
Life
12-14 years
Group
Sporting
Origin
France
Origin map
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Origin details
- Place
- France
- Region
- Europe
- Breed role
- pointing dog and water specialist for pointing and flushing
- More from this origin
- 9 breeds in this guide trace back to France.
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