Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog Breed Information

Blue Picardy Spaniel is a medium-sized dog breed that is descended from the Picardy Spaniel and the English Setter. It is popularly known as Épagneul Bleu de Picardie and Bleu Picard.

It is very much similar to the Picardy Spaniel from which it was descended but with different coat colors. Despite being a hunting dog, it makes an excellent family companion that is gentle and loving with its people.

Blue Picardy Spaniel is a strong and muscular dog that is covered with either a flat or wavy coat. They have feathery legs, ears, underbelly, and tail. They are great with kids, so they make an excellent family companion for all aged people.

Origin and History

The Blue Picardy Spaniel was originated in France as a hunting dog that used to hunt wildfowl. It is a new breed that was recognized as a separate breed around the 1900s in the mouth of the River Somme.

Although it has a very similar appearance to the Picardy Spaniel, it is recognized as a distinct breed due to its very different coat.

The United Kennel Club recognized the Blue Picardy Spaniel on 1st January 1996.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: The temperament of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is even-tempered, calm, loyal, and faithful. They are a very calm and gentle breed which makes them an ideal family companion despite their hunting history.

Behavior: Blue Picardy Spaniel needs a lot of love and attention from its family. They enjoy being with their people, helping them, so they do best for the owner that is active outdoor. If they do not get the attention and activities they require, they tend to become destructive.

Personality: The Blue Picardy Spaniel has a friendly, gentle, and loving personality. They are also an alert dog which makes them a good watchdog. They are loving and gentle with the family that will spend their time playing with them.

Trainability

Blue Picardy Spaniel is not a hard dog to train as they are intelligent and are quick at catching new instructions and commands. Use a positive method of training as they tend to respond well to delicious treats and lots of vocal praise. Start from the basic obedience training and slowly enroll them to advance training.

Is Blue Picardy Spaniel Child-Friendly?

Blue Picardy Spaniel gets along with children very well. They are friendly and gentle with kids and are loving towards them. They love to spend time with children and play with them. Therefore, they make good playmates for children. Although supervision is necessary when letting them both interact with each other.

Facts

• Blue Picardy Spaniel has not yet been recognized by the American Kennel Club.

Health Issues

Blue Picardy Spaniel is a healthy breed in general with few possible canine health problems.

• Hip Dysplasia: It is a condition where the hip bones of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is dislocated from its original place. It causes a sharp pain on the back of your dog causing it difficult to move from one place to another. It is a genetic health problem, so before buying a puppy from a breeder, always check for its patents health problem.
• Ear Infection: Blue Picard Spaniel has a long ear which is very likely to attract all the dust particles from outside. So, their ears need to be cleaned often to avoid any kind of infection.

Color

Blue Picardy Spaniel comes in the following color combination:

• Blue and Gray Ticked
• Gray
• Speckled
• Black

Puppies

Cost: The average cost of the Blue Picardy Spaniel puppy is between $900-$1200 USD.

Size

Height: The average height of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is between 22-24 inches.

Weight: The average weight of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is between 43-45 pounds.

Similar Dog Breeds to Blue Picardy Spaniel

• Picardy Spaniel
• English Setter
• Gordon Setter

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