How to Identify a Picardy Spaniel

The Picardy Spaniel (also referred to as the Espagneul Picard) is a descendant of old French Spaniels, and these dogs were crossed with Gordon and English Setters. [1] While they share a few characteristics with other dog breeds, such as the English Setter or Blue Picardy Spaniel, who they are known to look like [2] , they also have several unique ones that distinguish them from other dogs. This wikiHow will help you recognize those unique characteristics, thus helping you figure out if a dog is a Picardy Spaniel.

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Body Structure

  1. Picardy Spaniels are usually somewhere between 12 to 24 inches (30 to 61 cm) tall, and they typically weigh anywhere from 40 to 55 pounds (18 to 25 kg). [3]
  2. Picardy Spaniels should have a rounded, wide skull and an occiput that is noticeable. You should also notice a non-abrupt stop that slopes. [4]
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  3. Picardy Spaniels should have quite low-set ears that frame the dog's face. Wavy, silky hair should be covering a Picardy Spaniel's ears. [5]
  4. Picardy Spaniels should have dark amber-colored eyes that are opened well. [6]
  5. Picardy Spaniels should have a not excessively high-set or long tail that hangs downwards and has two small convex and concave curves. You should also notice feathering on the dog's tail that is silky. [7]
  6. Overall, Picardy Spaniels should appear to be strong, with legs that are well-boned and strong as well and a back that is broad. [8]
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Coat

  1. Picardy Spaniels should be a brown roan color, and at the root of their tail, along with at various places on their body, you should notice patches that are brown in color. Typically, on the dog's legs and head, they have markings that are tan in color. [9]
  2. Picardy Spaniels should have a coat with a texture that isn't excessively silky. On the dog's head, their coat should have a fine texture. [10]
  3. Overall, Picardy Spaniels should have a dense coat that appears to be a little wavy on their body. [11]
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Temperament

  1. Picardy Spaniels are known to be gentle, laid-back dogs who usually do well with children. [12]
  2. Picardy Spaniels are known to be versatile dogs who can hunt and are well-known for this, but they can also do other activities and socialize with other animals and people. [13]
  3. Picardy Spaniels are intelligent dogs who are known to have a natural memory that is good. [14]
  4. Although Picardy Spaniels usually do well with other dogs, they may think that small animals are prey, so this is something to be aware of. [15]
  5. Like other hunting dogs, Picardy Spaniels usually need a good amount of exercise each day, through activities such as hikes/walks or games of fetch. This dog also likes hunting, so this can be another activity they may partake in to get enough exercise. [16]
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.ukcdogs.com/epagneul-picard
      2. ↑ https://www.dogzone.com/breeds/picardy-spaniel/
      3. ↑ https://www.petguide.com/breeds/dog/picardy-spaniel/
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