Continental Pointing Dogs. Spaniel type

The group of Pointing Dogs includes both Continental Pointing Dogs as the British and Irish Pointers and Setters. The Pointing Dogs are distinguished by a pointing position when they have seen the animal they are following.

Derived from hounds, the dog breeds that make up this group first specialized in this role for hunting birds, before its use was extended.

These dogs are easy to train and pose few problems when living in packs..

The function has been the determining criterion for the integration of the races in this group, that brings together dogs of different morphological types: Bracco, Spaniel, Griffon, Pointer and Setter. According to the criteria of use, dog breeds Spaniel type are also present in the group 8.
The Pointing Dogs are divided into 2 sections, based on geographic criteria.

Standard – classification FCI

Group 7: Pointing Dogs

Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs.

1.2 Spaniel type

In this box we will focus on all dogs Spaniel type included in the Section 1 (Continental Pointing Dogs).

1 Blue Picardy Spaniel

FCI 106 . Spaniel type

Origin: France
Character: Protective and calm
Weight: 20 kg
Height: 56 - 61 cm.

Used for hunting, the Blue Picardy Spaniel is distinguished by its very pronounced style, his exceptional physical strength and your

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2 Brittany Spaniel

FCI 95 . Spaniel type

Origin: France
Character: Balanced and intelligent
Weight: Male: 14 - 18 kg, Female: 14 - 18 kg
Height: Male: 47 - 52 cm., Female: 46 - 51 cm.

The Brittany Spaniel are “Pointing Dogs” multifaceted, for all types of hunting and all-terrain.

The Brittany Spaniel It, as its name

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3 Dutch Partridge Dog

FCI 224 . Spaniel type

Origin: Netherlands
Character: Docile and smart.
Weight: 20 - 25 kg
Height: 55 - 63 cm.

The Dutch Partridge Dog is ideal for hunting in a wide variety of terrain. They hunt with pistol shooting. Keep in touch with

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4 French Spaniel

FCI 175 . Spaniel type

Origin: France
Character: Smart and adaptable.
Weight: Male: 20 - 27 kg, Female: 20 - 27 kg
Height: Male: 55 - 61 cm., Female: 54 - 59 cm.

Very gentle nature, courteous and intelligent, the French Spaniel is eager to learn.

The origins of the French Spaniel are very uncertain and

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5 German Longhaired Pointer

FCI 117 . Spaniel type

Origin: Germany
Character: Smart and friendly
Weight: 27 - 32 kg
Height: Male: 60 - 70 cm., Female: 58–66 cm

The first thing to keep in mind is that the German Longhaired Pointer is a dog of

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6 Large Münsterländer

FCI 118 . Spaniel type

Origin: Germany
Character: Docile and Intelligent
Weight: Approx.. 30 Kg
Height: 58 to 65 cm.

Nature Large Münsterländer is lively but not express nervousness.

Historically, the Large Münsterländer, It was a dog used for hunting birds and hawks in

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7 Picardy Spaniel

FCI 108 . Spaniel type

Origin: France
Character: Energetic and sociable
Weight: Female: 18 - 23 Kg. Male: 20 - 25 Kg
Height: Female: 55 - 60 cm., Male: 55 - 62 cm.

Docile and resistant, happy with little, the Picardy Spaniel however needs the constant attention of your caregiver.

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8 Pont-Audemere Spaniel

FCI 114 . Spaniel type

Origin: France
Character: Docile and smart.
Weight: 20 - 27 kg
Height: 50 - 58 cm.

The Pont-Audemere Spaniel he is a gentle dog, very balanced and obedient. energetic, smart and loyal, they are easy to train.

The Spaniel the

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9 Small Munsterlander

FCI 102 . Spaniel type

Origin: Germany
Character: Friendly and skilled
Weight: 15 - 16 Kg
Height: 50 - 54 cm.

The Small Munsterlander, is playful, joyful, Active, docile and learn very fast.

The Little Münsterländer, It is a breed of dog in German, Spaniel type.

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10 Stabyhoun

FCI 222 . Spaniel type

Origin: Netherlands
Character: Faithful, loving and docile.
Weight: Male: 23 – 25 kg - Female: 20 kg
Height: Male: 53 cm. - Female: 50 cm.

The Stabyhoun is very similar to the Dutch Partridge Dog, but smaller. It is practically unknown outside

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