Human orientation
High score: gentle and attached to the owner. Behavior depends on upbringing.
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Picardy spaniel
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History of the Picardy Spaniel breed
Origin: France
Bred in France as a hunting dog, it is considered one of the two oldest continental spaniel breeds. He was appreciated by the French nobility and royal courts, the images were preserved in paintings. After the French Revolution, the breed became popular, but at the beginning of the 20th century it gave way to English hunting breeds. Crossing with the English setter produced the related blue Picardy breed.
The Picardy Spaniel is a medium-sized (56-61 cm, 20-25 kg) French fluffy dog with a loose, wavy coat. Gentle, sociable, calm and attached to the owner. Needs daily movement and ear care.
Sizeaverage
OriginFrance
Life is nearby
Suitable for hunters and active families. Can adapt to the city with enough walks, but loves the open space.
Walks
Moderately high: daily walks, running, working with the sense of smell and swimming.
Training
Calm and relatively easy to train. Classes are varied, with rewards.
Care
Wavy wool needs regular brushing. Hanging ears are prone to infections, so they are examined and cleaned. Claws are trimmed, weight is monitored so that he does not overeat.
Children
Known as gentle and kind with children. Supervised games.
Other animals
Generally friendly. The hunting instinct is preserved.
Peculiarities of the breed
Estimates help compare breeds. For zooaggression, 5/5 means less tendency to aggression towards dogs. The behavior and health of a particular dog depend on many factors.
Training
Average score: relatively easy to learn.
Zooaggression
Average score: generally friendly.
Health and reproductive risks
There is no comparable survival estimate for the breed in the British cohort used. The absence of the mentioned risk does not prove the absence of hereditary diseases.
Ease of care
Average score: Wavy coat and ears need regular grooming.
Health
Breed screening
Breed screening: detailed data on hereditary diseases of the Picardy Spaniel breed are scarce. Ask the breeder for documentary results of examinations of both parents and current recommendations of the club.
Locomotor apparatus
Musculoskeletal system: the growth and load of the Picardy Spaniel breed should correspond to its age. Lameness, pain, or reluctance to move require a veterinary examination.
Eyes and heart
Eyes and heart need regular attention from a doctor. The schedule of in-depth checks is coordinated with the veterinarian and the breed club. It is useful to keep the results in the veterinary passport.
Photo of the breed
