Blue Picardy Spaniel
Also known as Epagneul Bleu de Picardie · Blauer Picardie-Spaniel · Spaniel Azul de Picardia
France, Continental Pointing Dogs
- Size
- Medium
- Height
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- Weight
- —
- Life expectancy
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- Gentle
- Affectionate
- Eager to please
- Active
Heights and weights are typical adult ranges; individual dogs vary.
About the Blue Picardy Spaniel
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a French pointing breed from the Picardy region of northern France, developed as a versatile gundog for finding and indicating game. It is a medium-to-large spaniel with a moderately long, speckled blue-grey coat, feathering on the legs and tail, and long, soft, drop ears. It is still mainly kept as a hunting companion, though it also suits active homes.
Temperament
Usually gentle, affectionate and eager to please, with a calm nature indoors when exercised. Often sensitive to harsh handling and keen to stay close to its family, so it generally responds best to patient, reward-based training.
Exercise
An active gundog that needs daily brisk walks and chances to run and use its nose. Retrieval and scent games suit it well. Without enough activity it may become restless.
Grooming
The silky coat with feathering needs brushing a few times a week to prevent tangles, especially behind the ears and on the legs.
Care & wellbeing
Drop ears need regular checking and cleaning. Check coat for burrs and ticks after country walks, keep weight in check and ask a vet about breed-appropriate health checks, including joints and eyes.
Living with a Blue Picardy Spaniel
Typical tendencies for the breed. Upbringing, training and the individual matter as much.
History
A French pointing spaniel from the Picardy region of northern France, bred to find and point game birds and to retrieve in fields and marshy ground. Its blue-grey ticked coat sets it apart from the other Picardy spaniel. It is a calm, gentle gundog valued by hunters.
Health
There's limited reliable published information on health issues in the Blue Picardy Spaniel. Breed clubs and your vet are the best sources.
Not every Blue Picardy Spaniel is affected, and this isn't a diagnosis. Read about common conditions and when to see a vet.
Cost to keep
About average- Moderate food and insurance costs
- Little or no professional grooming needed
- A commitment of many years
A relative guide, not a price — costs vary a lot by country, insurer and lifestyle.
Is a Blue Picardy Spaniel right for you?
Could suit
- Active owners who enjoy long walks, running or hiking
- First-time owners prepared to train consistently
Think twice if
- You can't give well over an hour of exercise a day, every day
Not sure? Try the breed finder or read choosing the right dog breed.
Common questions
How much exercise does a Blue Picardy Spaniel need?
As a guide, around 90–120 minutes a day, split between walks, play and sniffing time. Puppies and older dogs need shorter, gentler sessions.
How much grooming does a Blue Picardy Spaniel need?
Brushing a few times a week. Check ears, teeth and nails as part of the routine.
Are Blue Picardy Spaniels easy to train?
Usually quick to learn with reward-based training.
Do Blue Picardy Spaniels shed?
A moderate amount. Regular brushing keeps loose hair under control.
Are Blue Picardy Spaniels good with children?
They usually do well with children. Always supervise young children with any dog, and teach them to give the dog space.
Can a Blue Picardy Spaniel live in a flat?
It's usually a challenge — as long as they get enough daily exercise and time outdoors.
Written by Petopedia as general guidance, not veterinary advice. Ask your vet about health screening for this breed.
Breed details
- Country of origin
- France
- Type
- Continental Pointing Dogs
- Internationally recognised
- 1954