Picardy Spaniel
皮卡第獵犬
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At a glance
The Épagneul picard or Picardy Spaniel is a French continental pointing dog of spaniel type, of medium size, well boned and strong limbed, with a gentle expression and a gay, striking head carriage. Its coat is dense and not too silky, fine on the head and slightly wavy on the body, with medium-long feathering on the legs, tail and ears. Males stand 57–62 cm and females 55–60 cm, with a tolerance of ±2 cm that the standard calls permitted yet undesirable.
Facts
| Size | Large |
|---|---|
| Height | 55–62cm |
| Breed group | FCI: 7 |
| Role | Sporting |
| Coat | Medium coat |
Health
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Behaviour
Flexible and gentle, well adapted to family life
The FCI standard's Behaviour / Temperament section reads: "Flexible and gentle dog, with an even temperament, well adapted to family life. An athletic dog, the Picardy Spaniel enjoys a daily walk in order to work off his energy." Utilization is given as pointing dog.
Official guidance
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FCI nomenclature — Picardy Spaniel (standard no. 108, group 7)
FCI nomenclature entry for the Picardy Spaniel (Épagneul picard), with the official breed standard in English, French, German and Spanish.
Read the sourceAccessed 2026-09-09
Sources
- [1]Picardy Spaniel — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 108, group 7) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
- [2]FCI-Standard N° 108 — Picardy Spaniel, 08.06.2023 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
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