The Blue Picardy Spaniel is eager to please and quick to learn, making it a pleasure to train. It responds best to gentle, positive reinforcement and consistent guidance. In the field, it’s tireless and driven, yet at home, it’s relaxed, quiet, and affectionate with family.

Its medium-length coat requires moderate grooming—brushing a couple of times a week is usually enough to keep it free of tangles and debris. The breed is generally healthy and enjoys an active lifestyle. Early socialization helps build a confident, balanced temperament in new environments.

• Origin: France

• Breed Group: Sporting / Gun Dog

• Lifespan: 12–14 years

• Height: 22–24 inches

• Weight: 43–55 pounds

• Coat Type: Wavy, blue-gray with black speckling

• Temperament: Calm, affectionate, intelligent

• Exercise Needs: Moderate to high

• Training Needs: Moderate

• Grooming Needs: Moderate

• Health Concerns: Generally healthy; rare cases of ear infections or hip dysplasia

Originating in the Picardy region of northern France, the Blue Picardy Spaniel is a refined and capable bird dog developed for hunting in wetlands and marshy terrain. It was created by crossing local Picardy Spaniels with English Setters, resulting in a calm, even-tempered spaniel with striking blue-gray ticking and feathered ears.

Though relatively rare outside France, this breed is prized by hunters and active families for its biddable nature, intelligence, and adaptability. It excels in both hunting and companionship, being affectionate without being clingy, and focused without being intense.