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COUNTRY:
France
WEIGHT:
44 pounds
HEIGHT:
22-24 inches
COAT:
Flat and straight with feathering on ears, legs,
tail and belly
COLOR:
Liver/tan/white tricolor, with heavy ticking
OTHER
NAMES: Picardy Spaniel
REcrsTRY:
FCI
GROUP:
Gun Dog
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The time-honored spaniels of Picardy are closely related to the French Spaniel
and others of his genre. At one time the Picard was under the threat of
disappearing, but has recently gained a renewed interest among the hunters
of France. He is a dog of natural abilities that can find and retrieve game
under the most demanding and difficult conditions. If he has a specialty,
it is probably marsh work for ducks, but owners say he is equally good for
fur and feather in field or woods.
A dog of courage,
the Picardy has an even temperament and is always in good spirits, making
him a docile, amiable companion. French owners say he "loves to live
in the house." He is devoted to his master and looks to his owner
for direction. In appearance, he is a square-bodied setter> with the
typically long tail and medium head without exaggeration. His colors,
with the heavy ticking, are distinctive. With his chocolate/tan/white
coat, the ticking throughout gives the Picard a two-tone brown roan jacket.
The soft-natured
Blue was created by crossing Picards with British setters, probably blue
bel-ton English Setters in the late 1800s. Tan points called "fire
marks" are not allowed; his black ticking creates the "blue"
pattern. Modern owners say when the Blue accompanies a hunter, "he
goes to work." His specialty is hunting the snipe in marshes. Considered
a separate breed, the Blue Picardy is judged by nearly the same standard
except for color.
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