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Pont-Audemer Spaniel
dog breed
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
11–14 ans
Energy
Élevé
Coat
Brown or brown and gray speckled.
Maintenance
Moyen
Training
Très élevé
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is a dog breed originating from the Marais-Vernier wetland in Normandy, France. It is a spaniel with curly and slightly coarse coat, brown or brown and grey speckled in color. It is a hunting dog renowned for its qualities as a retriever in deep water and as a brush dog.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Élevé
Trainability
Très élevé
Maintenance
Modéré
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Lifespan: 11 to 14 years on average, depending on maintenance and diet.
- 3High energy level — at least 1 hour of activity daily for their wellbeing.
- 4Moderate care — weekly brushing is sufficient.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Pont-Audemer Spaniel
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Pont-Audemer Spaniel
Origins & history
A story told
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel originates from the Pont-Audemer region, near Marais Vernier, in Normandy where it is traditionally used to hunt waterfowl. In 1886, the Société canine havraise undertook to select it. After World War II, only a few specimens of this small chestnut spaniel remained and crosses with the Irish Water Spaniel were made to save the breed. The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is very rare. The total population of the breed is approximately three hundred individuals in metropolitan France. A few breeders continue the breed, mainly in Normandy and Picardy.
Character
Daily temperament
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is described by the Société centrale canine as gay, balanced and obedient. It adapts to city life provided it benefits from long daily walks.
Physical
Breed standard
The Pont-Audemer Spaniel is a sturdy and vigorous spaniel whose body fits almost in a square. Attached almost at the height of the loin line, the tail is carried quite straight. It is generally docked to one-third; when the tail is not docked, it should be of medium length, slightly curved. Amber dark or hazel in color, the eyes are rather small. The top of the skull and the long ears are well covered with curly silk framing the head, giving the impression of wearing a wig. The coat is slightly coarse on the body, curly, neither flat nor curly. The coat is brown, brown and grey speckled preferably, with dead leaf reflections.
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What human age for a pont-audemer spaniel ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 11–14 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
10 à 22 kg — a giant dog ages significantly faster than a small dog after maturity.
Equivalent human age
29years
Adulte
Most stable period. Monthly weigh-in, annual vet visit, dental care — this determines quality of life in later years.
Method: AVMA table: 15 human years in year one, +9 in year two, then +5 per year for a moyen dog.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for dog
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- low-fat cocoa powderModerate
- maltitolModerate
- cocoa pasteModerate
- onion piecesModerate
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a pont-audemer spaniel ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for dog. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
221 g
per day · 839 kcal
111 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 380 kcal/100g.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Pont-Audemer Spaniel
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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