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| Blue Picardy Spaniel |
A Blue Picardy Spaniel |
| Other names |
Épagneul Bleu de Picardi |
| Country of origin |
France |
| Nicknames |
Bleu Picard |
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| The UKC does not currently have an official standard. It currently uses the FCI standard. |
The Blue Picardy Spaniel (or Épagneul Bleu de Picardie) is a breed of dog originating from France.
[edit] Description
[edit] Appearance
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is around 22 to 24 inches (56-61 cm) high at the withers[1] and weighs 45 pounds (20.5 kilograms) on average [1]. Their coat is speckled grey black forming a bluish shade, with some black patches [2]. It is flat or a little wavy with feathering on the ears, legs, underside and tail[3]. They have long legs with some setter characteristics [4]. They look more like a setter than a spaniel [5].
[edit] Temperament
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a sporting dog and is very active, requiring regular exercise[6]. They are gentle and calm in nature and are adaptable to other animals. They are good and playful with children. They are good watch dogs who will defend their family if they need to.
[edit] History
The Blue Picardy Spaniel was first recorded in the 1870's. They were bred from the English Setter and the Picardy Spaniel[7] in the Somme, Authi and Canache valley of Picardy, in France. When the Spaniel Club was founded in 1907 the different breeds of Spaniel were categorised. The Picard Spaniel and Blue Picardy Spaniel Club was formed in 1921 [8].
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