🐕 Medium · France
The Picardy Spaniel is a French pointing dog with a dense, weatherproof coat, originally bred for hunting in marshland and wetlands.
The Picardy Spaniel is gentle, affectionate, and calmer in temperament than many other hunting dogs, yet remains tireless and focused at work. It shows a pronounced fondness for flushing and retrieving from water. Toward its family, it is very loyal and adaptable.
As a flushing and water dog, the breed needs regular access to water and extensive exercise, ideally with retrieving or dummy training. Long daily walks alone are usually not enough to satisfy it. Without hunting-related or sporting activity, the breed can seem understimulated.
The medium-length, slightly wavy coat needs weekly brushing to prevent matting, especially on the ears and legs. After swimming, the coat should be dried thoroughly. The drop ears should be checked regularly for moisture and infection.
Thanks to its balanced temperament, the Picardy Spaniel is more approachable than many pointing breeds, but its high exercise and occupational needs call for active owners with a connection to hunting or water sports. In Germany the breed is very rare.
The breed is considered robust and healthy; ear infections caused by the drop ears and hip dysplasia occur occasionally. Regular ear checks after bathing help prevent problems.
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This information is for general guidance and does not replace veterinary or breeder advice. Temperament and health vary individually within every breed.
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