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Picardy Spaniel

皮卡第獵犬

LargeSportingMedium coat

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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

SizeLarge
Height55–62cm
Breed groupFCI: 7
RoleSporting
CoatMedium coat

Health

This page is general information compiled from published sources. It is not veterinary, legal or purchase advice. Dogs vary within a breed — talk to a vet or a reputable breeder about the dog in front of you.

Health notes are not veterinary advice. Conditions listed are those reported for the breed, not a diagnosis of any dog. Always consult a veterinarian.

The breed standards this profile is built from don't list breed-specific health screening. Ask a vet which checks suit the dog in front of you.

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.

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Official guidance

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FCI

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.

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Accessed 2026-09-09

Sources

  1. [1]Picardy Spaniel — FCI nomenclature entry (standard no. 108, group 7) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)
  2. [2]FCI-Standard N° 108 — Picardy Spaniel, 08.06.2023 (English) — Fédération Cynologique Internationale (Accessed 2026-09-09)

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