"Tête de Chien The Tête de Chien (Dog's Head) is a 550 m (1,804 ft) high rock promontory near the village of La Turbie in the Alpes-Maritimes department of France. It overlooks the Principality of Monaco, and is the highest point on the Grande Corniche road. The American diplomat Samuel S. Cox, in his 1870 travel book ""Search for Winter Sunbeams in the Riviera, Corsica, Algiers and Spain"" wrote that the Tête de Chien more resembled a tortoise than a dog's head, and believed that 'Tête de Chien' was a corruption of 'Tête de Camp', as it was where Caesar"
"Porcelaine The Porcelaine is a breed of dog originating from France. It is believed to be the oldest of the French scent hounds. Its alternate name is the Chien de Franche-Comté, named after a French region bordering Switzerland. This caused some debate over the dog's origin, but it has been decided that it is a French dog. The Porcelaine gets its name from its shiny coat, said to make it resemble a porcelain statuette. The fur is white, sometimes with orange spots, often on the ears. The skin should be white with black mottling that is visible through the white"
"to small ""game"", not a small ""dog"" and, when the American clubs noticed that the Petite Vénerie was a medium- to large-sized dog, renamed it ""Moyen"" Vénerie. Medium- to large-sized (moyen) French hounds include the Ariegeois, Beagle-Harrier, Chien d'Artois, Porcelaine, Petit Bleu de Gascogne, Petit Gascon Saintongeois, and the rough-coated Briquet Griffon Vendéen, Griffon Bleu de Gascogne, Griffon Fauve de Bretagne, and Griffon Nivernais. Large French hounds used for hunting ""medium-sized"" and large game include the Billy, Chien Français Tricolore, Chien Français Blanc et Noir, Chien Français Blanc et Orange, Grand Anglo-Français Tricolore, Grand Anglo-Français Blanc et Noir, Grand Anglo-Français"
"in Paris still called the Papillon House. Marie Antoinette's dog was said to have descended from a very old drop-eared breed known as the Epagneul Nain, or Continental Dwarf/Toy Spaniel that appeared in church frescos and paintings as early as the 13th century. The Papillon is still officially referred to as the Epagneul Nain (ENC) in non-English-speaking countries. The name Squirrel Spaniel also has been used, most likely referring to an earlier standard in which the tail set is described as ""curling over the back as a squirrel's"". One version of the history of the two varieties of ear shape"
"euthanised within days to months of being diagnosed. French Spaniel The French Spaniel (Epagneul Français) is a breed of dog of the Spaniel-like setter. It was developed in France and Canada as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century. Popular with royalty during the Middle Ages, it nearly became extinct by the turn of the 20th century but was saved by the efforts of Father Fournier, a French priest. One of the largest breeds of Spaniel, it typically has a white coat with brown markings. It is a friendly breed that has few health issues, but can"
"dog that has been bred to hunt independently without many orders from the owner. The Porcelaine is also being bred in small numbers in Italy and used to hunt wild boar, however Italian indigenous hounds continue to be the preferred choice of local hunters. Porcelaine The Porcelaine is a breed of dog originating from France. It is believed to be the oldest of the French scent hounds. Its alternate name is the Chien de Franche-Comté, named after a French region bordering Switzerland. This caused some debate over the dog's origin, but it has been decided that it is a French"
"French Spaniel The French Spaniel (Epagneul Français) is a breed of dog of the Spaniel-like setter. It was developed in France and Canada as a hunting dog, descended from dogs of the 14th century. Popular with royalty during the Middle Ages, it nearly became extinct by the turn of the 20th century but was saved by the efforts of Father Fournier, a French priest. One of the largest breeds of Spaniel, it typically has a white coat with brown markings. It is a friendly breed that has few health issues, but can be affected by a syndrome called acral mutilation"
"was formed in 1992 by a small number of enthusiasts. Pyrenean Shepherd The Pyrenean Shepherd (known in France originally, and also in non-AKC registries such as the UKC, as the Berger des Pyrénées, and in Spain as the Pastor de los Pirineos) is a medium-small breed of dog native to the Pyrenees mountains in southern France and northern Spain, bred since at least medieval times for herding livestock, especially sheep. It worked as an active herder together with the Great Pyrenees, another mountain dog, which acted as the flock's guardian. The Pyrenean Shepherd is the smallest of the French and"
"Nemo (dog) Nemo (born 2015) is a black Labrador Retriever-Griffon dog owned by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte. Nemo was born as Marin in 2015 in Tulle, former French President François Hollande's hometown. By August 2017, he was living in an animal shelter run by the (SPA), an animal rights charity, in Hermeray, Yvelines near Paris. At the beginning of the same month, Brigitte Macron visited the centre and told staff that the presidential couple wanted to adopt a dog with a number of distinctive traits. They found a black Labrador Retriever-Griffon crossbreed named Marin. On 27"
"Bichon Bichon is the name for a type of related dog breeds in the non-sporting category. They vary in appearance, but all have tails curled over their back, hair that doesn't readily shed, has a short snout, drop ears, and large, dark eyes. They were all bred to be amiable companion dogs and have a friendly, alert temperament. Their life expectancy is 15 years or more. The Bichon Frise, a type of bichon, is sometimes simply called a Bichon. The word ""bichon"" comes from Middle French ""bichon"" ('small long-haired dog'), a diminutive of Old French ""biche"" ('bitch, female dog'), from"
"will prevent skin and allergy conditions. Japanese Chin The Japanese Chin (Japanese: 狆, ""chin""), also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a dog acknowledged for its importance to Japanese nobility. It is also known for its strabismus of the eyes. Being both a lap dog and a companion dog, this toy breed has a distinctive heritage. While most believe that the source breed for the Japanese Chin originated in China, the route by which the Chin arrived in Japan is a widely debated topic. One story claims that the dogs were given to the Japanese royalty in AD 732 as"
"Papillon dog The Papillon (, French for 'butterfly[-eared]'), also called the Continental Toy Spaniel, is a breed of dog, of the spaniel type. One of the oldest of the toy spaniels, it derives its name from its characteristic butterfly-like look of the long and fringed hair on the ears. A Papillon with dropped ears is called a (French for 'moth'). The small head is slightly rounded between the ears with a well-defined stop. The muzzle is somewhat short and thin, tapering to the nose. The dark, medium-sized, round eyes have thin, black rims, often extending at the junction of the"
"Noir. The colour of the coat is white and orange, but the orange should never appear to be a red colour. The dog's skin is the same colour as the fur, orange under the orange fur and white under the white fur. Faults are listed as physical or behavioural abnormalities, and a dog with such faults should not be bred. The breed is noted for its perseverance on the hunt as well as a good nose and voice. Unusual for pack dogs, it is friendly and easy for humans to manage. The Chien Français Blanc et Orange are pack hunting"
"Beauceron The Beauceron is a rabbit and herding dog breed falling into the working dog category whose origins lie in the plains of Central France. The Beauceron is also known as (sheepdog from Beauce) or (red-stockings). A French herding breed known for centuries in western Europe, the Beauceron is noted as one of the breeds used to create the Doberman Pinscher. Although quite different in appearance, the Beauceron and the long-haired sheep dog, the Briard, stem from similar ancestral stock, sharing the trait of double dewclaws on the hind legs. Both were used to herd sheep and cattle. Like the"
"from French ""pincer"", meaning ""to seize"" and ""to nip"", or ""to bite"" and ""to grip"" which are possibly related to their function of catching vermin on the farm, that it derives from English ""pinch"" referring to their clipped ears, ""fox terrier"" type of dog (considered that it was a descriptive term meaning ""settler"" or ""terrier"" dog method of working, and not heritage), or biter, although the verb ""pinch"" has the same early 13th century Old North French ""*pinchier"" derivation, which itself possibly originates from Vulgar Latin. The Fédération Cynologique Internationale recognizes the following pinscher breeds in : Provisional: There may"
"Pyrenean Shepherd The Pyrenean Shepherd (known in France originally, and also in non-AKC registries such as the UKC, as the Berger des Pyrénées, and in Spain as the Pastor de los Pirineos) is a medium-small breed of dog native to the Pyrenees mountains in southern France and northern Spain, bred since at least medieval times for herding livestock, especially sheep. It worked as an active herder together with the Great Pyrenees, another mountain dog, which acted as the flock's guardian. The Pyrenean Shepherd is the smallest of the French and Spanish herding dogs. The breed comes in two varieties: Rough-faced"
"Dog Show in Helsinki, Finland, and the Royal Invitational in Canada in 1998. Papillons also enjoy success today in competitive fields outside of conformation, including obedience and agility. Papillon dog The Papillon (, French for 'butterfly[-eared]'), also called the Continental Toy Spaniel, is a breed of dog, of the spaniel type. One of the oldest of the toy spaniels, it derives its name from its characteristic butterfly-like look of the long and fringed hair on the ears. A Papillon with dropped ears is called a (French for 'moth'). The small head is slightly rounded between the ears with a well-defined"
"the Toy Group, but in the Non-sporting Group. Bichon Bichon is the name for a type of related dog breeds in the non-sporting category. They vary in appearance, but all have tails curled over their back, hair that doesn't readily shed, has a short snout, drop ears, and large, dark eyes. They were all bred to be amiable companion dogs and have a friendly, alert temperament. Their life expectancy is 15 years or more. The Bichon Frise, a type of bichon, is sometimes simply called a Bichon. The word ""bichon"" comes from Middle French ""bichon"" ('small long-haired dog'), a diminutive"
"Japanese Chin The Japanese Chin (Japanese: 狆, ""chin""), also known as the Japanese Spaniel, is a dog acknowledged for its importance to Japanese nobility. It is also known for its strabismus of the eyes. Being both a lap dog and a companion dog, this toy breed has a distinctive heritage. While most believe that the source breed for the Japanese Chin originated in China, the route by which the Chin arrived in Japan is a widely debated topic. One story claims that the dogs were given to the Japanese royalty in AD 732 as gifts from the rulers of Korea."
"HBO detective comedy series ""Bored to Death"" in October 2010. The only French Bulldog aboard the ""Titanic"" went down with the ship on 15 April 1912. First class passenger, Robert Williams Daniel, a 27-year-old banker, had purchased the dog, named Gamin de Pycombe, for £150 (the equivalent of $17,000 in today's prices). A surviving passenger was later quoted as having seen a French Bulldog swimming in the ocean after the ship sank. French Bulldog The French Bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog. They were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England"
"August 2017, upon returning from their summer break, President Macron and his wife went back to the SPA centre and officially adopted Marin. The president named him Nemo after a character in one of his favourite novels, ""Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea"" by Jules Verne. Nemo has lived in the Élysée Palace, the official residence of the French president, since Monday 28 August 2017. On his first day, he welcomed Idriss Déby, the president of Chad, alongside President Macron. Nemo (dog) Nemo (born 2015) is a black Labrador Retriever-Griffon dog owned by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife,"
"Île-de-France sheep The Île-de-France is a breed of sheep native to the French region of Île-de-France near Paris. It was first developed at a French veterinary college in the 1830s through crosses of Dishley Leicester and Rambouillet, and was originally known as the Dishley Merino. A breed association was formed in 1933, and it was rigorously tested early on its breeding for meat characteristics and maternal qualities. Today the Île-de-France is one of the top meat breeds worldwide, and is present in South Africa, Australia and the Americas as well as in Europe. It is primarily used as a terminal"
"Braque Saint-Germain The Braque Saint-Germain (FCI No. 115) (translated into English as the St. Germain Pointing Dog) is a medium-large breed of dog, a versatile hunter used for hunting as a gun dog and pointer as well as for hunting other small game. ""Braque"" is a term meaning pointing dogs. The breed was created around 1830 by crossing English and French pointing type dogs. A typical pointer, with a medium build and an attractive fawn and white coat, drop ears, and a long tail which is held level while the dog is working. The Braque Saint-Germain stands at the withers,"
"in the ENC (""papillon"" to denote the erect ear and ""phalène"" to denote the dropped ear) is that toward the end of the 19th century, breed fanciers bred a version of the spaniel whose ears stood up. This dog was said to have been nicknamed ""papillon"" based on the impressively large, erect ears that resembled the wings of a butterfly. The drop-eared variety of the breed came to be called the Phalène (which means ""night moth""). Both types are still bred today and appear in the same litter. The papillon variety is much more common, although recently, the Phalène has"
"Alsacienne The Alsacienne or is a breed of domestic chicken from Alsace, in eastern France. It was selectively bred in the 1890s, at a time when Alsace was part of the German Empire. Unlike most other French breeds, it has not been cross-bred with imported Oriental stock. The Alsacienne is an ancient breed, perhaps as long-established as the Bresse Gauloise, which it closely resembles. The present type was formed in the late nineteenth century by selective breeding for a dual-purpose bird; Alsace was at this time a part of the German Empire. The Alsacienne may be related to the German"
"remained high. As food reserves dwindled, these restaurants, including Voisin, improvised. Choron eyed the animals kept at the local zoo, and served exotic animal dishes at Voisin. For the midnight Christmas meal of 1870, Choron proposed a menu principally composed of the best parts of the animals kept in the Jardin d'acclimatation (one of Paris' zoos) – stuffed head of donkey, elephant consommé, roasted camel, kangaroo stew, bear shanks roasted in pepper sauce, wolf in deer sauce, cat with rat, and antelope in truffle sauce – has become legendary. The menu's wines were Mouton-Rothschild 1846, Romanée-Conti 1858 and Château Palmer"
"6, Scenthounds. In France it is bred and kept primarily as a hunting dog, not as a pet or showdog. The breed has been exported to North America, where it is recognised by the United Kennel Club in its Scenthound Group. It is also registered by numerous minor registries and internet dog registry businesses, and is promoted as a rare breed for those seeking a unique pet. This large Anglo-French hound requires an immense amount of exercise. They are normally kept in large packs in rural areas and may not adapt well to city or family life, although they are"
"Picardy Spaniel The Picardy Spaniel is a breed of dog developed in France for use as a gundog. It is related to the Blue Picardy Spaniel, and still has many similarities, but the Picardy Spaniel is the older of the two breeds. It is thought to be one of the two oldest continental spaniel breeds and was favoured by the French nobility, remaining popular for hunting after the French Revolution due to its weather resistant coat that enabled it to hunt in a variety of conditions and terrain. However its popularity waned following the influx of English hunting breeds in"
"Gascon Saintongeois ""This page is about the breed of dog. For the type of cattle, see Gascon cattle. For type of language see Gascon language"" The Gascon Saintongeois (FCI No.21) is a breed of dog of the scenthound type, recognised in two sizes, ""Grand"" (large) and ""Petit"" (smaller than the Grand, but ""not"" a small dog.) Originating in France, the breed is used for hunting in packs and descends from the old Hound of Saintonge type of large hunting dog. The breed is a very typical French hound, with a lean and muscular body, long legs, long drop ears and"
"French Bulldog The French Bulldog is a small breed of domestic dog. They were the result in the 1800s of a cross between bulldog ancestors imported from England and local ratters in Paris, France. In 2015, they were the fourth most popular registered dog in the United Kingdom and in the U.S. the sixth most popular AKC registered dog breed. They were rated the third most popular dog in Australia in 2017. The origin of the modern French Bulldog breed descends directly from the dogs of the Molossians, an ancient Greek tribe. The dogs were spread throughout the ancient world"
"Old English ""bicce"" ('bitch, female dog'), related to Old Norse ""bikkja"" ('female dog') and German ""Betze"" ('female dog'). Some speculate that result of the apheresis, or loss of syllable, of the word ""barbichon"" (""small poodle""), a derivative of ""barbiche"" (""shaggy dog""); however, this theory seems chronologically unlikely (if not impossible) despite the apparent similarity of the two words. The French word ""bichon"" is attested from 1588, but ""barbichon"" does not appear until 1694. Bichons descended from the ancient ancestors of the poodle and the barbet. From this, the ""barbichon"", a small curly-coated Maltese; and the Bichon Bolognese, or simply Bolognese."
"Chanel (dog) Chanel (May 6, 1988 – August 28, 2009) was a female dachshund, from the United States, that held the Guinness World Records as the world's oldest dog. She died at the age of 21 on August 28, 2009. Chanel was only 6 weeks old when Mrs. Shaughnessy, a single mother at the time, adopted her from a shelter while serving with the United States Army in Newport News, Virginia, in 1988. Along with her owner, Chanel spent six years in Germany while Shaughnessy was on assignment. In her later years, she wore tinted goggles for her cataracts, was"
"Manny the Frenchie Manny the Frenchie (born February 7, 2011) is a French Bulldog from Chicago, Illinois, that achieved Internet celebrity via the posting of his photographs on various social media websites. He is currently the world's most followed and popular Bulldog on the Internet. Between his channels and the Manny and Friends channels, they reach over 4 million followers worldwide. Manny is owned by Amber Chavez and Jon Huang and was named after Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. His social media presence, as of December 2014, Manny has more than 20,000 followers on Twitter, more than 1.4 million ""likes"" on"