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Saint-Usuge Spaniel

A medium-sized, elegant, and robust French spaniel with a brown coat, known for its versatility as a pointing and retrieving gundog with a gentle and affectionate personality

Life span
12–15 years
Origin
Bresse region, France
Saint-Usuge Spaniel dog breed

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Important information

Species / Genre
Dog
Life span
12–15 years
Temperament
Gentle, affectionate, intelligent, eager to please, loyal, devoted, energetic, adaptable
Origin
Bresse region, France
Breed group
Sporting
Weight
13–20 kg
Height
45–54 cm

About

Saint-Usuge Spaniel

Description

A medium-sized, elegant, and robust French spaniel with a brown coat, known for its versatility as a pointing and retrieving gundog with a gentle and affectionate personality

History

An ancient French breed developed in the 19th century in the Bresse region of France as a versatile gundog. It nearly became extinct after World War II, but its survival is credited to the dedicated efforts of Father Robert Billard, who began a careful breeding program in 1950 using remaining stock and regional historical standards. The breed was recognized by the Société Centrale Canine (France) in 1990 and provisionally by the FCI in 2003.

Temperament

Personality traits

Gentle affectionate intelligent eager to please loyal devoted energetic adaptable

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