Blue Picardy Spaniel
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a French spaniel developed from crossing the Picardy Spaniel with English Setters brought to France by English sportsmen, creating a slightly larger, more setter-like spaniel with a distinctive steel-blue speckled coat.
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Origin
France
Lifespan
12–14 years
Weight
20–25 kg (44–55 lbs)
Height
56–61 cm (22–24 in)
Exercise
40 to 60 min/day
Diet
Omnivore — high-quality food for an active gun dog.
Taxonomic Hierarchy
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
The Story
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is a French spaniel developed from crossing the Picardy Spaniel with English Setters brought to France by English sportsmen, creating a slightly larger, more setter-like spaniel with a distinctive steel-blue speckled coat. The blue cast to the coat is caused by fine black ticking on a white base, similar to the Blue Roan English Cocker Spaniel. The breed is more popular in Quebec, Canada than in its home region of France. Gentle and particularly good with children.
Also Known As
Quick Facts
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Physical Profile
Source: wikimedia
Similar in build to the Picardy Spaniel but with the distinctive steel-blue coat — dense black ticking on white creating an overall blue-grey appearance with bold black patches. Slightly larger and more setter-like in conformation than the Picardy Spaniel.
Grooming
Moderate
Shedding
Moderate
Brushing
2-3x-Weekly
Bathing
Every-4-6-Weeks
Coat Colors
Recognized By
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Temperament & Personality
Gentle, affectionate, and particularly patient with children — the Blue Picardy is noted for being exceptionally gentle. Calm indoors. Energetic in the field.
Personality Scores
Adaptability
3/5Attention Need
3/5Friendliness
5/5Playfulness
4/5Protectiveness
1/5Living Profile
Ideal Space
House-Small-Garden
Daily Exercise
40 to 60 min/day
Ideal Weather
0°C to 25°C
Cognitive Benchmarks
Adaptability
30%
Attention
30%
Playfulness
40%
Communication Style
Stress Signals
clinginess, sensitivity, whining
Care & Wellness
Professional Care Protocol
- •Same as Picardy Spaniel. 1.5–2 hours exercise. Brushing 2–3 times weekly. Ear cleaning weekly.
Nutrition Notes
Same profile as Picardy Spaniel. Blue-roan coat. Very healthy. Ear infections.
Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Schedule
Senior Care
Hip dysplasia. Ear infections. Very few other issues. Blue-roan colouring. Picardy × English Setter cross origin. 12-14 years.
Wellbeing Activities
Nutrition & Sustenance
Daily Calories (Adult)
1200 kcal
Daily Calories (Young)
900 kcal
Recommended Foods
Foods to Avoid
Health Overview
Same as Picardy Spaniel. Hip dysplasia. PRA. Acral mutilation syndrome documented in French spaniels.
Common Conditions
Price Estimates
Pricing Guide
Average estimates as of 2025
Blue-roan. India: unavailable.
Purchase Price
$1,200 to $2,500
Adoption Fee
$100 to $400
Data from 2025
Fun Facts
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is more popular in Quebec, Canada than in its native Picardy region of France — French Canadian hunters adopted the breed enthusiastically in the early 20th century, and Canada maintains a larger breeding population than France.
