Blue Picardy Spaniel
region France
cut between 56 and 61 cm
weight about 20 kg
hair flat steep and slightly wavy
dress tricolor: blue (grey for some dogs) black and white
head broad and round, medium-sized muzzle
eyes light or dark, various colors
ear drooping and fringed
tail full, worn low, fringed
behaviour intelligent, caring and kind
introduction
Other name(s) Epagneul bleu picard, Blue Picardy Spaniel Average life expectancy: about 13 years Remarks and advice Its distribution is fairly modest, including in its lands of origin. The breed is almost unknown in other countries.
origins
He was selected in Picardy, by crossing the Picardy Spaniel and the Gordon Setter. In recent years, it has been lower and lower and the breed is considered rare, practically on the verge of extinction.
temper
Very good hunting Spaniel, it is a pointing dog which shows a particular predilection for wet grounds. Its intelligence and its docility make it a good companion dog, but it must be remembered that it requires a lot of physical exercise. The Blue Picardy Spaniel adapts very well to children because it is very playful.