Pont-Audemer Spaniel Dog
INTRODUCTION
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel or Epagneul Pont-Audemer is a rare breed of French gundog The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is a medium-sized dog, weighing 44 to 60 pounds (20–27 kg), and standing around 50–58 centimetres (20–23 in) at the withers.[1] It is different from most sporting dog breeds in the USA and UK in its length, and the pointed quality of the muzzleThe ears and nose areas are primarily affected. Biopsies on the affected animals showed that damage to the root sheath and clumping of pigment in hair shafts were the main reasons for the condition
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HABITAT : Pont-Audemer Spaniels are usually found in a working gundog environment
TEMPERAMENT : Affectionate, Hardy, Hard-working, Clownish, Gentle, Trainable
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : French gundog
SOCIAL UNIT :
LOCATIONS : France
STATUS / POPULATION : STATUS:The Pont-Audemer Spaniel or Epagneul Pont-Audemer is a rare breed of French gundog
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The exact origins of this rare breed aren’t clear. But experts believe it may have started with the crossing of Irish and English Water Spaniels
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Pont-Audemer Spaniel
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
Liver, Liver & White, White & Chocolate, Brown, Brown ticked
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COAT TYPE
Double coat
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LIFE SPAN
12–14 year
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 50–58
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TAIL
Most Pont-Audemers have feathered tails similar to setters. However, some can naturally have short-haired "rat-tails" reminiscent of the Irish Water Spaniel.
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WEIGHT
20–27 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Sporting
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: about 9 days
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
4 to 8 puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
French gundog
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FARM ANIMAL
Yes
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
19th century
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ORIGIN
France
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DISTRIBUTION
All around the world
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OCCURRENCE
Families: Pont-Audemer
Species: Spaniel -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Carnivore
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TO HUMANS
Very affectionate companions that enjoy spending time with their people. These qualities—combined with their friendly manner around children
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AS A PET
Yes
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
