Epagneul St. Usuge
Life expectancy
14 years
Age adult
22 months
Height (Shoulder height)
50 cm
Weight
14 kg
Coat texture
medium length / smooth / tail feathered
Coat color
brown,brown-gray,brown with grey patches
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Food expenses per month in €
about € 36
Suitable for children
Rather yes
Needs a garden
Rather not
Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment
Rather yes
First dog suitable
Rather yes
Allergy friendly
Rather not
Athletic
Very atletic
Attention
Needs much attention
Care and grooming
Low grooming effort
Eager to learn
High
Exercise
Needs a lot of exercise
Nature
friendly / balanced / active / likes hunting / gentle / loves water / reliable
Bred for
pointing dog
Common illnesses
no diseases known for this breed
Dog type according to FCI
not FCI approved
FCI description
Not FCI Approved
Short description
The Epagneul St. Usuge likes to work in swamps, water and thicket, as well as forests and fields. He should be used for hunting, and can be a friendly family-dog. He is the smallest of all the French pointing dogs.
This information is indicative and adheres to the breed standard. Each animal is an individual and has a personal character, as well as its own needs. Thus, a breed is not a guarantee of certain behaviors, etc.