Blue Picardy Spaniel
Modrý pikardský ohař dlouhosrstý
Key facts
| FCI group | 7. Pointing dogs |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 55–62 cm |
Recognition features
- Silver-grey to grey-black speckled coat giving a bluish shade
- Wide, thick, pendulous lips forming a distinctly square muzzle
- Medium-sized, rather low-to-ground spaniel-type dog with wavy, silky ears
Purpose
A close-working pointing dog for hunting within gun range, used on small game and particularly skilled on woodcock.
History
In 19th-century Picardy authors described black or black-and-white spaniels called "épagneuls du Nord". Only from the early 20th century did the Blue Picardy Spaniel run in its own category until it became an officially recognised breed; the standard was registered in 1938. It differs from the Picardy Spaniel mainly in coat colour.
Coat
Flat or slightly wavy, with generous fringes on legs and tail. Silver-grey to grey-black speckled to form a bluish shade, with or without black patches.
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