Blue Picardy Spaniel
Energetic, gentle, and eager to please, this breed thrives as both a hunting partner and affectionate family companion. Distinctive blue-gray coat and friendly disposition set it apart.
Breed Characteristics
Average sizes and life expectancy of the breed.
HEIGHT
56–61 cm (male)
54–59 cm (female)
WEIGHT
20–25 kg (male)
18–23 kg (female)
LIFE EXPECTANCY
12–14 years
Blue Picardy Spaniel: Breed snapshot
Everything you need to know about this beloved breed at a glance
Key Breed Characteristics
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Mammalia
Order
Carnivora
Family
Canidae
Genus
Canis
Species
Canis lupus familiaris
Diet
Omnivore
"A Blue Picardy Spaniel isn't just a pet — they're a loyal companion, a playful friend, and a loving family member all in one."
Temperament & personality
Understanding Blue Picardy Spaniel's temperament is key to knowing if they're the right match for your lifestyle.
Personality Overview
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is typically gentle, friendly, and adaptable, showing strong affection for family members and getting along well with children and other dogs.
Key Personality Traits
Affectionate with family and friendly toward others
Quick learner, responds well to training
Active and enjoys regular physical activity
Likes interactive games and gentle roughhousing
Adjusts well to new environments and routines
Strengths
- Friendly and gentle with children
- Strong natural hunting instincts
- Highly trainable and eager to please
- Adaptable to various living environments
- Loyal and devoted to family
Challenges
- Needs significant daily exercise and stimulation
- Prone to ear infections due to drop ears
- Can develop separation anxiety if left alone
- Heavy shedder during seasonal changes
- May be reserved with strangers at first
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Intelligence & exercise needs
Blue Picardy Spaniels are both highly intelligent and energetic, requiring mental and physical stimulation to thrive.
🧠 Intelligence & training
Trainability
Quick learner
Overall rating
This breed is intelligent, quick to learn, and responds well to positive reinforcement, making training relatively straightforward for experienced owners.
Trainable Tasks:
🏃 Exercise & energy levels
Daily Exercise
60–90 minutes daily
recommended per day
Blue Picardy Spaniels have high energy and require daily vigorous exercise and mental stimulation, thriving on activities like long walks, interactive play, and scent work.
Recommended Activities:
Is this breed right for you?
Blue Picardy Spaniels are versatile dogs that adapt well to many lifestyles, but they're not the perfect match for everyone. Here's a quick guide to help you determine if a Blue Picardy Spaniel would fit well in your home.
First-time Owner
Needs consistent training and early socialization for best results
Apartment Living
Requires ample exercise and space to prevent restlessness indoors
Active Lifestyle
Thrives with daily activity and plenty of outdoor time
Kids
Gentle and tolerant, generally good with respectful children
Multiple Pets
Social and usually gets along well with other pets if introduced properly
Being Left Alone
Can become distressed or destructive when left alone for long periods
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