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，在西欧各国的文章与绘画中，就都曾经提到贵宾。提倡贵宾不遗馀力的三个国是：俄国、法国与德国。