A French bird-hunting dog with a flat or slightly wavy, coat with feathering on the legs and tail. The coat is flecked grey or black, creating a bluish cast.
Épagneul Bleu de Picardie
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| Other names | Épagneul Bleu de Picardi | ||||||||||||
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| Nicknames | Bleu Picard | ||||||||||||
| Country of origin | France | ||||||||||||
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The Blue Picardy Spaniel (or Épagneul Bleu de Picardie) is a breed of dog originating from France.
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Description
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].
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.
History
The Blue Picardy Spaniel was first recorded in the 1870s. 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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References
- ^ a b Canada's guide to dogs Height/weight.Retrieved 18 March 2007.
- ^ FCI standards Coat colour section.Retrieved 18 March 2007.
- ^ BPS information Breed description (hair) section.Retrieved 18 March 2007.
- ^ Canada's guide to dogs Setter characteristics.Retrieved 18 March 2007.
- ^ History of the Blue Picardy Spaniel Introduction section.Retrieved 18 March 2007.
- ^ Canada's guide to dogs Exercise. Retrieved 18 March 2007.
- ^ Petstyle Purpose of breed section. Retrieved 18 March 2007.
- ^ History of the Blue Picardy Spaniel Origin and History section. Retrieved 18 March 2007.
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