french french breed dog like developed france canada hunting dog descended dogs 14th century popular royalty middle ages nearly extinct turn 20th century saved efforts father french priest largest breeds typically white coat brown markings friendly breed health issues affected syndrome called breed recognised canadian international clubs included breed step recognition history mentioned france 14th century work later translated english master game speculated originated 11th century french referred specific type noted distinctive king holland type breed popular middle ages settling dog net hunting favourite french royalty royal courts versailles favored breeds hunting dogs addition catherine russia known owned french named period french known split regional types wrote french hunting rough french found best companion occasions watches conduct velocity wounded prey presents possible speed feet master 1850s brittany known developed crossing french english established breed standard french turn 20th century numbers french dropped low nearly extinct competition foreign sporting dogs particular french hunters chose hunt particularly english breeds hunting dogs french priest named father undertook task gathering remaining french order preserve breed built representatives french founded father president association modern french group recognised french including brittany blue recognition french little known outside france neighboring countries introduced canadian province quebec 1970s quickly popular dog hunting canada formed ensure french continue meet breed standards pursue official recognition breed recognised french recognized recognize french recognised registered dog order record compete associated dog shows america pet registry qualify recognition national breed club established written request needs sent breed standard enables qualification step qualify compete miscellaneous class requires minimum active members national breed club minimum dogs united_states generation pedigree dogs breed addition geographically spread states finally clubs laws constitution reviewed breed observations staff typical stay years miscellaneous class recognition granted time breed club seen active hold matches local national shows miscellaneous class foundation stock service instead requires british bred dog generation details country origin including breed standard allows listing recognition granted discretion description french tallest breeds taller english males range height inches females inch shorter dogs range weight pounds normal dog muscular appearance deep chest strong legs french eyes dark amber colour thick tail tip hair medium dense long feathers ears backs legs tail chest lies flat body normal colour french coat white brown markings shade light dark liver historically coat white black markings breed mixed colours 19th century temperament french friendly outgoing personality balanced patient naturally aggressive dog eager trained easily dog breed form strong bond master typically working dog high level stamina requires vigorous exercise health breed healthy issues wet weather conditions condition known affect french newly recognised disorder symptoms apparent half months year age reported thirteen dogs canada shares symptoms german english dogs affected bite resulting secondary self claws happen extreme cases majority initial dogs identified days months diagnosed specific general
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