Blue Picardy Spaniel

dog breed

The Blue Picardy Spaniel (or Épagneul Bleu de Picardie in French) is a medium size gundog of the type called Spaniels. This breed was developed in France around the start of the 20th century.[1][2]

Blue Picardy Spaniel
A Blue Picardy Spaniel
Other namesÉpagneul Bleu de Picardie
Common nicknamesBleu Picard
OriginFrance
Kennel club standards
Société Centrale Canine standard
FCI standard
Dog (domestic dog)

Colour

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The colour of this dog is always a grey and black specked colour that looks like it is really blue.[1][3]

Temperment

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The Blue Picardy Spaniel is usually a happy dog that is gentle with children and gets along well with other dogs. The love their work as hunters but also love to play. They need planty of exercise.[4][3]

Popularity

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Although this dog originated in France, it is now more popular as a hunting dog in Canada.[2]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Epagneul Bleu de Picardie". United Kennel Club. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "European Gundog Breeds: French Spaniels". Irish Field Sports.com. Archived from the original on May 7, 2008. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  3. 3.0 3.1 "Blue Picardy Spaniel". vetstreet.com. Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  4. "Blue Picardy Spaniel". petguide.com. February 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2021.