Also called Épagneul Bleu de Picardie · France
A calm, soft-natured spaniel that settles easily into family life.
| Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Height | 55 to 62 cm (22 to 24 in)males 57 to 62 cm, females 55 to 60 cm1 |
| Lifespan | 13 years2 |
| Coat | Medium, flat to slightly wavy with feathering |
| Origin | France (Picardy, around the mouth of the River Somme)13 |
| Group | FCI group 7 |
Ranges cover males and females and every standard linked on the line, so one standard alone may give a narrower range.
A typical home-care rhythm for a Blue Picardy Spaniel. A starting point, not a vet's advice.
High stamina gundog that needs daily walks plus regular chances to run, search and play; it is happiest with hunting, tracking or other outdoor work.132
Best suited to an active home with access to open countryside or a secure garden and daily outdoor time.32
Thrives on human companionship and does not like to be left out of family life.3
Brush the coat and feathering regularly to keep fringes free of tangles and burrs after outings; check and clean the drop ears routinely.12
Adult Blue Picardy Spaniels do well with at least two meals a day, while puppies need three to four smaller meals. Feed at consistent times each day, and check the food label or ask your vet for the right portion sizes.4
Feed a high-quality dog food appropriate for your dog's age and activity level. Dangerous foods include chocolate, grapes, raisins, onions, garlic, xylitol, and macadamia nuts, so keep these well away from your spaniel.5
Pet Wiki's starting plan suggests a bath about every four weeks, but you can adjust based on how dirty your dog gets. The ASPCA recommends bathing at least once every three months, and more often if your spaniel spends a lot of time outdoors.6
Brush your Blue Picardy Spaniel every couple of days to keep the coat and feathering free of tangles and burrs, especially after outdoor adventures. The ASPCA advises weekly brushing for short coats, but this breed's longer feathering benefits from more frequent care.126
Trim nails about every four weeks, or sooner if you hear them clicking on the floor. Use a dog nail trimmer and cut a little at a time, stopping before the quick to avoid bleeding.6
This high-stamina gundog needs daily walks plus regular chances to run, search, and play. It is happiest with hunting, tracking, or other outdoor work, so plan for at least an hour of active exercise each day.132
Brush your spaniel's teeth two to three times a week using dog toothpaste, and check the floppy ears weekly for moisture or dirt. Gently dry the ears after baths or swimming, and never push anything into the ear canal.612
The Blue Picardy Spaniel has a typical lifespan of around 13 years. With good care, regular vet checkups, and a healthy lifestyle, your spaniel can enjoy a long and happy life.2
Yes, this breed is known for being calm, soft-natured, and especially easygoing with children. It generally gets along well with other pets, though early socialization always helps.132
This spaniel thrives on human companionship and does not like being left out of family life. It can be left alone for short periods, but prolonged isolation may cause distress, so it's best suited to homes where someone is around most of the day.3
Written from the sources on this page, a few checked guides (VCA, ASPCA, RSPCA) and Pet Wiki's own starting care plan. A friendly guide, not a vet's advice.
Running costs for a Blue Picardy Spaniel, built from current prices in each country: food scaled to the weight of the breed, insurance to its size, the rest per country. The purchase price and unplanned vet bills come on top.
| Foodabout 130 kg of dry food a year | 426 GBP ↗ |
|---|---|
| Routine vet care | 345 GBP ↗ |
| Pet insurancetypical policy, varies by breed and age | 461 GBP ↗ |
| Dog tax | 0 GBP ↗ |
| Licence and registration | 12 GBP ↗ |
| Grooming6 salon visits a year | 330 GBP ↗ |
| Gear to start | 531 GBP ↗ |
| Microchip and registration | 26 GBP ↗ |
Estimates from the sources linked on each line. Food: a complete dry food at about 3,600 kcal/kg at the NRC maintenance energy for the average weight of the breed. Insurance: a typical adult policy scaled by size; real quotes depend on breed, age and cover.
No breed-specific rule names the Blue Picardy Spaniel in the 61 countries we check. General dangerous-dog laws still apply everywhere, and some cities keep their own lists.
See the rules and sources for every country
Laws change and local rules exist; this is a sourced overview, not legal advice.
Blue Picardy Spaniels are active dogs that thrive on high-protein treats like chicken or fish. Keep treats to no more than 10% of daily calories to help maintain a healthy weight.
Source: akc.org
Not veterinary advice. Check with your vet first if your pet has allergies, a health condition, is on a special diet or is pregnant. Treats should stay a small part of the daily food. Cut to a safe size and supervise. Terms of use
Its bluish look comes from black and white hairs speckled together rather than a true blue pigment.1
It was first shown at the Paris dog show in 1904, still grouped with the Picardy Spaniel.3
A Quebec breeder, Ronald Meunier, brought the breed to Canada in 1987, and Canada now has one of its largest populations outside France.3
Its speciality is hunting woodcock in marshes and woodland.1
The breed name comes from the Picardy region of France, where it originated, and 'blue' refers to its distinctive blue-grey roan coat with black patches. The French name 'Épagneul Bleu de Picardie' translates to 'Blue Spaniel of Picardy'.3
I start my day with a gentle walk through the fields, sniffing the morning air. After breakfast, I join my owner for a tracking game in the woods, my nose working hard. Back home, I curl up on the sofa, watching the kids play. In the afternoon, we play fetch in the garden, I love running and searching. At dusk, I relax by the fire, content and calm. Life is good.
A made-up story, just for fun. Not advice of any kind.
Spaniels of the Somme area crossed with English setters, left behind by visiting British hunters, gave rise to a speckled blue-grey line. A breed club formed in 1907 to separate the blue dogs from the Picardy Spaniel, and France recognised the Blue Picardy as its own breed in 1938. It reached Canada in 1987.132
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Text is written in our own words from these sources.
Picardy Spaniel
French Spaniel
English Setter
Pont-Audemer Spaniel