Pont-Audemer Spaniel
Épagneul Pont-Audemer
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is a waterdog that is an all-around gundog, not just a spaniel. It is capable of pointing, trailing game, flushing and retrieving from both land and water. Today this is an extremely rare breed and may face extinction.
Pont-Audemer Spaniel Standards
- 20-23"
- 40-53 lbs
- medium-sized waterdog
- long, flat ears are covered in curly hair
- tail is traditionally docked where legal
- curly coat is slightly ruffled
- brown
- brown roan
History of the Pont-Audemer Spaniel
An ancient breed, it is thought the Pont-Audemer Spaniel is the result of crossing the French Spaniel in its original form with the Irish Water Spaniel, Poodle and/or Barbet. It is known the Irish Water Spaniel specifically was used after WWII to help strengthen the bloodline.
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