Comparison: Blue Picardy Spaniel and French Spaniel

Blue Picardy Spaniel and French Spaniel are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Blue Picardy Spaniel
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French Spaniel
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Blue Picardy SpanielFrench Spaniel
FCI group7. Pointing dogs7. Pointing dogs
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers55–62 cm55–61 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
  • White and brown coat, cinnamon to dark liver, with irregular patches and light roaning
  • Long wavy silky fringes on ears, backs of legs and tail
  • Elegant, muscled dog of braque type with a slightly convex nasal bridge
CoatFlat 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.Long and wavy on the ears, backs of legs and tail; flat, silky and well furnished on the body with a few waves behind the neck and above the tail root; short and fine on the head. White and brown (cinnamon to dark liver) with medium spotting, irregular patches, slightly to moderately flecked; a white blaze is appreciated. Lip edges, eyelids and nose brown without unpigmented areas.
PurposeA close-working pointing dog for hunting within gun range, used on small game and particularly skilled on woodcock.An elegant pointing dog for field work with a very firm point; it also has a talent for retrieving.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.