However, for years it has been regarded as the national dog of France, where is was commonly used as a retriever as well as, the Caniche, which is derived from chien canard or duck dog.

十五世纪时，在西欧文章与绘画中，就都曾经提到贵宾犬。提倡贵宾犬不遗馀力三个家分别是：俄、法与德。