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Epagneul Bleu de Picardie
Gun Dog Group
The goals and purposes of this breed standard include: to furnish guidelines for breeders who wish to maintain the quality of their breed and to improve it; to advance this breed to a state of similarity throughout the world; and to act as a guide for judges.
Breeders and judges have the responsibility to avoid any conditions or exaggerations that are detrimental to the health, welfare, essence and soundness of this breed, and must take the responsibility to see that these are not perpetuated.
Any departure from the following should be considered a fault, and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dog’s ability to perform its traditional work.
History
The Blue Picardy Spaniel is descended from the old French spaniels that were crossed with blue Belton English Setters and Gordon Setters. The presence of the first black blue/grey coated spaniel was recorded in 1875. In 1921 the Picard Spaniel and Blue Picardy Spaniel Club was formed. The Blue Picardy Spaniel was classified as a separate breed because of its distinctive coat and skin color.
The Epagneul Bleu de Picardie was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 1996.
General Appearance
Quite low to the ground dog, well built for work, a true Picardy spaniel.
Characteristics
Gentle, intelligent and willing to please, very adaptable, and possessing a strong natural hunting instinct.
Head
SKULL
Relatively wide and oval in shape, with a slight occipital crest. The stop is moderate but marked.
Faults: Narrow skull. Lack of chiseling.
MUZZLE
Quite long and broad, with thick, pendulous lips that form a square muzzle in profile.
Fault: Pointed muzzle.
TEETH
The Epagneul Bleu de Picardie has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite.
NOSE
Broad, with well opened nostrils.
EYES
The large, well opened eyes are dark in color, and show a calm expression.
Faults: Light eyes, small eyes.
EARS
Set slightly above eye level, with thick leather that reaches to the end of the nose, the ears are covered with beautiful wavy, silky hair.
Faults: Short ears. Thin leather. Ears set too high.
Neck
Well set. A slight dewlap is permitted.
Forequarters
The shoulder blade and upper arm are slightly oblique.
FORELEGS
Strong and well muscled.
Body
The chest is of medium depth. The ribs are nicely sprung, and descend to the elbow. The back and loin are strong, and not too long. The croup is slightly sloping.
Faults: Flat ribs or barrel ribs.
Hindquarters
HIND LEGS
The upper thighs are well muscled. The lower thighs are long, and well furnished. There is good angulation at the hock, and the rear pasterns are well furnished.
Feet
The feet are round, a little broad, but not flat, and well furnished with hair between tightly closed toes.
Faults: Feet flat, splayed or too broad.
Tail
The tail reaches approximately to the hock joint, and is straight.
Coat
Flat or slightly wavy, with good furnishings on the legs and tail.
Color
Grey/black speckled, which forms a bluish shade, with black patches.
Height and Weight
Height at the withers for males is 22.5 to 23.5 inches; slightly less for females.
Disqualifications
(A dog with a Disqualification must not be considered for placement in a conformation event, and must be reported to UKC.)
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid.
Viciousness or extreme shyness.
Albinism.
Épagneul bleu de Picardie
L’Épagneul bleu de Picardie et les Enfants :
Il s’adapte très bien aux enfants car il est très joueur.
L’Épagneul bleu de Picardie et les Personnes âgées :
Son tempérament peut correspondre à des personnes âgées mais celles-ci doivent être encore suffisamment actives pour répondre à ses nombreux besoins.
Prix
Le prix d’un Épagneul bleu de Picardie varie en fonction de ses origines, son âge et son sexe. Il faut compter en moyenne 600€ pour un chien inscrit au LOF.
Concernant le budget moyen pour subvenir aux besoins d’un chien de ce gabarit, il faut compter environ 40€/mois.
Toilettage et entretien
Son poil mi-long et ondulé nécessite des brossages hebdomadaires pour éviter la formation de noeuds. A chaque retour de chasse ou balade en forêt, une inspection doit être faite.
Perte de poils :
Les pertes sont modérées chez le Bleu de Picardie.
Alimentation
Aliments industriels ou crus : peu importe pour ce chien tant que les produits sont de bonne qualité et qu’ils répondent à ses besoins, notamment en fonction de sa dépense quotidienne.
Santé
Résistant / robuste :
C’est un chien particulièrement solide, de bonne constitution, qui tombe rarement malade.
Supporte la chaleur :
Ses activités doivent être aménagées en période de canicule.
Supporte le froid :
Il est très résistant au froid et à l’humidité et peut sans problème plonger dans une eau glacée pour récupérer un gibier.
Tendance à grossir :
Très gourmand, le risque d’embonpoint est très présent pour cette race.
Maladies fréquentes :
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Otites
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Blessures liées à la chasse
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Obésité
Espérance de vie moyenne : environ 13 ans
Remarques et conseils
