How to Identify a Blue Picardy Spaniel

Sometimes referred to as the Espagneul Bleu de Picardie, Blue Picardy Spaniels are descendants of Old French Spaniels. Blue Belton English Setters and Gordon Setters were then crossed with these French Spaniels. [1] The Blue Picardy Spaniel is known for the ability to hunt. [2] While this dog breed does share a few characteristics with some dog breeds, they have several characteristics that are unique to them. This wikiHow will help you with figuring out if a dog is a Blue Picardy Spaniel.

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Body Structure

  1. Blue Picardy Spaniels typically are anywhere from 22 to 24 inches (56 to 61 cm) tall, and they usually weigh somewhere between 40 to 45 pounds (18 to 20 kg). [3]
  2. Blue Picardy Spaniels should have an oval-shaped, fairly wide skull, as well as a little occipital crest. You should also notice that the dog's skull has a moderate stop which is marked. The dog should have a broad muzzle that is very long, as well as lips that are pendulous and thick, creating in profile a muzzle that is square. [4]
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  3. Blue Picardy Spaniels should have ears which are set a little higher than the level of their eyes and have leather that is thick and should reach the ending point of their nose. You should also notice hair covering the dog's ears that is silky and wavy. [5]
  4. Blue Picardy Spaniels should have large, dark-colored eyes that are opened well. [6]
  5. Blue Picardy Spaniels should have a straight tail that should reach to around the point of their hock joint. [7]
  6. Overall, Blue Picardy Spaniels should appear as if they are very low to the ground. [8]
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Coat

  1. Blue Picardy Spaniels should be speckled gray/black. This creates a shade that is blue-like. The dog should also have patches that are black in color. [9]
  2. On the dog's tail and legs, you should notice that the coat is furnished well. [10]
  3. The Blue Picardy Spaniel can have a coat that is a little wavy or flat. [11]
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Temperament

  1. Blue Picardy Spaniels are known to be intelligent, easily trainable dogs who are eager to please. [12]
  2. Blue Picardy Spaniels are known to be active dogs, who need daily exercise for an hour or longer. If they are not given the right amount of exercise, they may end up getting themselves into trouble. [13]
  3. Blue Picardy Spaniels tend to bond closely with every member of their family, and they usually enjoy being around humans in general. This dog breed also typically does well with children [14] and other dogs [15] .
    • Be aware, however, that because Blue Picardy Spaniels love being around their family so much, they may develop separation anxiety when they are left by themselves. [16]
  4. Blue Picardy Spaniels are known have a strong work ethic, and as a result, they usually enjoy when they are given a job of some sort to do. [17]
  5. Despite being active, Blue Picardy Spaniels are known to typically be calm, even-tempered dogs. [18]
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      • See about dog DNA testing if you want to find out your dog's breed, since DNA testing can help confirm if your dog is a Blue Picardy Spaniel.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.ukcdogs.com/epagneul-bleu-de-picardie
      2. ↑ https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/b/bluepicardyspaniel.htm
      3. ↑ https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/blue-picardy-spaniel/
      4. ↑ https://www.ukcdogs.com/epagneul-bleu-de-picardie
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      2. ↑ https://www.ukcdogs.com/epagneul-bleu-de-picardie
      3. ↑ https://www.dogzone.com/breeds/blue-picardy-spaniel/
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      6. ↑ https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/blue-picardy-spaniel/
      7. ↑ https://www.dogzone.com/breeds/blue-picardy-spaniel/
      8. ↑ https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/blue-picardy-spaniel/
      9. ↑ https://www.dogbreedinfo.com/b/bluepicardyspaniel.htm

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