Are French Spaniels Friendly Or Dangerous To Strangers?

Wanting to get a French Spaniel and need to know whether French Spaniel are friendly or aggressive to strangers?

According to pet experts, French Spaniel Dogs score 3 star out of 5 in the scale of breeds that are considered the friendliest dogs to strangers.


Are French Spaniels Friendly?

Are French Spaniel Dogs Aggressive To Strangers

    When it comes to choosing a pet dog, you probably want one that is friendly, whether that's toward people, other pets, or both. Put simply, a happy-go-lucky pooch that gets along with everyone.

    While most dogs are definitely fond of people, some are really sociable and love to meet new people all the time. Friendliness doesn't necessarily depend upon breed. Most dogs are friendly if they have been exposed to new people, places, and adventures as they were growing up.

    Ultimately, you can make any dog into a friendly dog if you ensure they have an active social life and a happy home. Nearly all dogs will be social with their owners, but some breeds were bred as guardians and can be wary and even hostile toward strangers.

    Top 5 Friendly Dog Breeds

    1. Labrador Retrievers character towards people is almost incomparable. Labradors are incredibly social toward everyone they meet and many behavioral problems in the breed arise because of their desire to be around people.

    2. Poodles very active, social, and intelligent dogs that make amazing buddies. They do very well in a variety of different dog sports and appreciate the company of people, friend or stranger.

    3. Pug is so loved partly due to its looks, but also because of its wonderful personality. Pugs are very social, they love everyone and get along very well with other animals.

    4. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is among the smallest spaniels, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was bred primarily as a buddy and lapdog. Because of this, they are very friendly with their families and strangers, gladly meeting as many new people as they can.

    5. Boxer was initially bred as a guard dog in Germany, but there are very few working Boxers left. Today, most are energetic, intelligent family companions that are fantastic for individuals and families alike. They are quite social dogs and enjoy meeting and playing with new people and other dogs.

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French Spaniel Information

The French Spaniel is one of the two tallest spaniel breeds, being taller than the English Springer Spaniel. Males can range in height from 22–24 inches (56–61 cm), and females are about an inch shorter. Dogs can range in weight from 45–60 pounds (20–27 kg). A normal dog has a muscular appearance with a deep chest and strong legs. The French Spaniel has eyes of a dark amber colour, and a thick tail that tapers towards the tip. The hair is medium, dense, with long feathers on the ears, backs of the legs and tail. It has some waviness on the chest and otherwise lies flat on the body. The normal colour of a French Spaniel's coat is white with brown markings rather in shade from a light cinnamon to dark liver.

The French Spaniel has a friendly and outgoing personality and is well balanced and patient. It is not a naturally aggressive dog, is eager to please and thus can be trained easily. A dog of this breed will form a strong bond with its master, being typically a working dog. It has a high level of stamina and requires vigorous exercise.

What to do if you lose your French Spaniel

If your French Spaniel Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Lost Pets Facebook Groups Here.

3. Telephone the local vets to see if anyone has brought in your lost pet.

4. Call the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost French Spaniel

If you find a French Spaniel Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Council to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your suburb.

5. Take the animal to the local Vet Clinic who usually scan the animal’s microchip and call the registered owner of the pet.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.