Blue Picardy Spaniel
About the Blue Picardy Spaniel
Temperament
Physical Characteristics
| Size Category | Medium (25-50 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Height | 22-24" |
| Weight | 43-55 lbs |
| Coat Type | Long |
| Coat Length | Medium |
| Colors | |
| Hypoallergenic | No |
Care Requirements
Exercise Needs
High (60-90 min/day)
60 minutes per day recommended
Grooming
Moderate - Weekly
Mental Stimulation
★★★★★Needs plenty of mental challenges
Drooling
★★★★★Living Conditions
Cost of Ownership
| Purchase Price | $800-$1,500 |
|---|---|
| Annual Cost | $1,200/year |
Costs vary based on location, breeder, and individual needs. Annual costs include food, veterinary care, grooming, and supplies.
Health Considerations
Like all breeds, Blue Picardy Spaniels may be prone to certain health conditions:
Regular veterinary check-ups and proper care can help prevent or manage many health issues.
Best For
- Families with Children
- First-Time Owners
- Active Owners
May Not Be Ideal For
- Apartment Living
- Long Work Hours Away
- Sedentary Lifestyles
Guides for your Blue Picardy Spaniel
The story behind the Blue Picardy Spaniel
Northern France produced this breed, which emerged in the Picardy region during the early 1900s from crosses between the local Picardy Spaniel and English setter stock, including Gordon and English setters brought over by visiting British sportsmen shooting the Somme estuary. The aim was a versatile pointing and retrieving dog suited to the marshes and wet farmland of the region, hardy in cold water and steady on game. The distinctive blue-grey speckled coat gave the breed its name, and French authorities recognised it as separate from the Picardy Spaniel during the 1930s. The two world wars, fought across its home ground, reduced numbers severely. The Blue Picardy Spaniel remains uncommon, kept chiefly by hunters in France and in Quebec.
Originally bred for: Pointing, Retrieving, Hunting. You can trace how working roles shaped today’s breeds across our dog guides.
Feeding a Blue Picardy Spaniel
An active medium gundog is best kept on a quality adult ration carrying enough energy for fieldwork, adjusted downward outside the shooting season when the same ration adds weight. Feathering stays cleaner with sensible bowl choice, and condition should be checked by hand beneath the coat.
Watch for: Nothing dietary is documented as characteristic of this rare French spaniel. Feathered drop ears combined with regular swimming make ear irritation a recurring theme worth separating from food. Where itching or digestive trouble persists, veterinary assessment should precede any change.
Mealtime extras: training treats worth keeping in your pocket. Everything else lives in our dog nutrition and feeding hub.
Living with a Blue Picardy Spaniel
Day to day, the basics matter most: how much exercise your dog needs, how often to get out for a walk, and how much sleep is normal.
For play and enrichment, browse our favorite dog toys and interactive toys for rainy days.
Gear that fits the breed makes life easier: a well-sized dog bed, a properly sized crate.
Raising a puppy? Work through crate training and the teething timeline — or see how old your dog is in human years with our dog age calculator.