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Pont-Audemer Spaniel

蓬托德梅爾獵犬

MediumSportingCurly coat

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At a glance

The Épagneul de Pont-Audemer is a stocky, vigorous French continental pointing dog of spaniel type, distinguished by a curly, slightly ruffled coat and by a very curly topknot that joins the long silky hair of the ears to frame the head like a wig. Its eyes are dark amber or hazel with a kind and frank expression, and the nose is brown. Height at the withers is 52–58 cm.

Facts

SizeMedium
Height52–58cm
Breed groupFCI: 7
RoleSporting
CoatCurly coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

Behaviour

Standard gives no temperament section

This 2023 FCI standard carries no Behaviour / Temperament section. What it does say bearing on disposition is that utilization is pointing dog, that the general appearance is stocky and vigorous, that the eye expression should be kind and frank, and that any dog clearly showing physical or behavioural abnormalities is disqualified. Nothing further about the breed's character is documented by the FCI.

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Official guidance

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FCI

FCI nomenclature — Pont-Audemer Spaniel (standard no. 114, group 7)

FCI nomenclature entry for the Pont-Audemer Spaniel (Épagneul de Pont-Audemer), with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Pont-Audemer Spaniel — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 114, group 7) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 114 — Pont-Audemer Spaniel, 01.08.2023 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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