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# The Picardy Spaniel: temperament, price, health, and breeders
France
A rustic French pointing dog, gentle and hardy, built for action in the great outdoors.
Size MediumLife expectancy 13–14 yearsBudget ≈ €112/monthPuppy €500 – €1,000
[Find a breeder 1](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-spaniel) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-dog-breeds?races=picardy-spaniel)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Find your ideal breed with our online quiz!](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-dog)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Very high
Apartment living Limited
First-time owners Fair
Other pets Good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Guarding instinct Fair
Strengths and weaknesses
- Hardiness: It is a sturdy and hardy dog, well suited to regular outings and outdoor conditions.
- Good family temperament: Gentle and attached to its owner, it generally gets along well with children.
- Versatility outdoors: Its taste for work, play and water makes it an excellent companion for outdoor activities.
- Not well suited to apartment living: Its high energy level and need for movement make life in a confined space difficult.
- Significant need for activity: Without frequent and stimulating outings, it may struggle to channel its energy properly.
- Ears to monitor: Its drooping ears require regular attention, especially after exposure to moisture.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Active people: It is suitable for households able to offer it long outings and real physical exercise.
- House with garden: A spacious setting allows it to better express its natural need for movement.
- Nature lovers: It thrives particularly in rural, humid or wooded environments.
Not recommended for
- Very sedentary lifestyle: This is not a breed made for a daily routine with little activity or very short walks.
- Small apartment: The lack of space and sufficient exercise does not match its profile well.
- Owners with little availability: It needs presence, exercise and regular interactions to remain balanced.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
59 cmPicardy Spaniel
- Height at the withers
- 55–62 cm
- Weight
- 18–25 kg
- Coat
- Medium-length, thick and slightly wavy
- FCI group
- 7
- Origin
- France
- Grooming
- Easy to care for
## Photos and videos
See the Picardy Spaniel in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
Originally from Picardy, the Picardy Spaniel is a very old French breed and one of the first spaniels in the country. It is said to come from crosses between local Spaniels and the Chien d'Oysel. Less widespread than some of its English cousins, it experienced a decline at the beginning of the 20th century before being definitively recognized by the FCI in 1954.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The Picardy Spaniel is a solidly built pointing dog, well muscled and harmonious, a little smaller than the English Setter but overall more developed than other spaniels. Its oval head has a long and fairly broad muzzle, very expressive dark amber eyes and low-set, drooping ears well furnished with silky hair. Its coat is grey speckled with brown patches and tan markings on the head and feet.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
Alert, gentle, intelligent and docile, the Picardy Spaniel proves very attached to its owner and pleasant in family life. It nevertheless retains a well-marked hunting dog temperament, with a real taste for searching, work and retrieving, including in wet environments.
Affectionate Playful Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
The Picardy Spaniel likes to expend energy, play and work. He enjoys long daily outings and thrives more in a house with a fenced garden than in an apartment. Sociable with children and generally fine with other animals, he remains not very inclined toward guarding.
Training
## Training and socialization
Its intelligence, its docility and its desire to cooperate make the Epagneul Picard fairly easy to train, provided it is offered a consistent and active framework. Learning benefits from being based on play, motivation and regularity, with measured firmness but without harshness.
Budget
## Price and budget for the Picardy Spaniel
The purchase price of the Epagneul Picard varies depending on the lineage, the seriousness of the breeding kennel and the dog's intended purpose. As the breed remains relatively confidential, availability can also influence the budget and the waiting time.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/picardy-spaniel/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The Epagneul Picard is overall a hardy and resilient dog, well suited to outdoor conditions and harsh climates. The breed is not known to show a strong major hereditary predisposition, but careful monitoring remains necessary as for any active dog.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/picardy-spaniel/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The Picardy Spaniel is an active pointing dog that needs a complete diet, sufficiently energy-rich on hunting days or during long outings, and more moderate at rest. Good digestibility and weight control protect the joints.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/dog-breed/picardy-spaniel/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The Picardy Spaniel is particularly appreciated for its ability to work in marshes and to retrieve game in water. Although it is one of the old varieties of French spaniels, it remains today a relatively little-known breed outside its region of origin and the hunting world.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the Picardy Spaniel
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Can the Picardy Spaniel live in an apartment?
It adapts to it with difficulty, as it has a strong need for exercise and thrives better in a house with outdoor space and frequent outings.
### Is the Picardy Spaniel a good family dog?
Yes, it is known to be gentle, docile and attached to its owner, with generally good relations with children if its activity needs are met.
## Find a Picardy Spaniel breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most Picardy Spaniel breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
### Picardy Spaniel breeders by country
[2 breeders of Picardy Spaniel in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-spaniel/germany) [1 breeder of Picardy Spaniel in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-spaniel/denmark) [1 breeder of Picardy Spaniel in Finland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-spaniel/finland) [1 breeder of Picardy Spaniel in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-spaniel)
[All breeders of Picardy Spaniel in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-spaniel)
## Ready to welcome a Picardy Spaniel?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-picardy-spaniel)
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