However, due to quarantine restriction of the dog’s re-entry in the U.K, the hunters kept their dogs in the Picardy area close to Somme River. United Kennel Club (UKC) is an international dog registry celebrating bonds, rewarding ability, and preserving the value of a pedigree. Only official and registered Blue Picardy Spaniel breeders (FCI, AKC, and The Kennel Club breeders). Gentle, intelligent and willing to please, very adaptable, and possessing a strong natural hunting instinct. Hunting. With its beautiful speckled coat and big gentle eyes, you might not expect the Blue Picardy Spaniel to be an avid hunter. A muscular and elegant breed with a powerful form, both males and females ideally 55 to 60cm in height (to the withers) with a tolerance of +2cm for males. Springer Spaniel : Breed Type : Purebred : Purebred : AKC Group : Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. The premier UK breeder of the Picardy Spaniel based in the heart of the English Midlands. Epagneul Breton, Brittany Spaniel, American Brittany, Brittany Wiegref : Congo Dog, Congo Terrier, African Bush Dog, African Barkless Dog, Ango Angari, Zande Dog : Breed Type : Purebred : Purebred : Purebred : AKC Group : Not recognized by the American Kennel Club. Note: The breeders on this list are not endorsed by UKC. We also use this information to target and measure promotional material. Plain white dapples or patches is not permitted and is considered a fault. The Picardy Spaniel club was formed in 1921 and later merged with the Club of Blue Picardy Spaniel in 1937. Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1910 as a Sporting breed. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information. The breed is classified under the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) under Group 7 (FCI Breed Standard No 108/25.09.1998/GB) and also recognised by the North American Kennel Club, the American Rare Breed Association and the Continental Kennel Club. Josie is from Old Blue Jeans Kennels- -Blue Picardy Spaniels in Calgary! Retrieve- They are a soft mouthed natural retriever, a skill which develops early and because of the intelligence and character of the breed it can be developed further. The Epagneul Picard was recognized by the United Kennel Club January 1, 1996. There is good angulation at the hock, and the rear pasterns are well furnished. Hip dysplasia is uncommon but not unheard of and in France and the UK hips are X-rayed and categorised by a certified Vet before breeding is permitted. [ 1] Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog Characteristics In 1921 the Picard Spaniel and Blue Picardy Spaniel Club was formed. The first person to import the Blue Picardy Spaniel into Canada was Ronald Meunier of Saint-Julien, Quebec, around 1987, and the breed was then recognised by the Canadian Kennel Club effective 1 June 1995. The shoulder blade and upper arm are slightly oblique. Ears are susceptible as in most working dogs to infection, but with proper cleanliness and care are otherwise fine. 100 E Kilgore Rd, The breed is a rare versatile gundog that originates from the Picardy region of France, and used to hunt, point and retrieve sparse gamebirds. 07/01/2019 . This is a breed that thrives on care and attention, who needs an active family that can devote plenty of time to it both through physical exercise, training and companionship. Couldn’t be happier with how today went! It is for these reasons that the breed as a working gundog now faces renewed attention. Portage, The Blue Picardy Spaniel originates from France, and is a descendent of the Picardy Spaniel and the English Setter. Although the Picardy Spaniel is known to be around for a long time, it has not yet been recognized by the American Kennel Club (as of 2019). Of sound temperament, is devoted to its master and good with children. Black is not permitted and is a fault. Too much brown is considered a fault. The official authentic language of the Blue Picardy Spaniel is French, and their French name is Epagnuel Bleu de Picardie. Point- They have a natural flair as a pointer and do so in an upright position, often stalking their prey in a feline manner, like a lioness hunting her quarry. General aspect much like that of the Picardy Spaniel. Oct 18, 2018 - Blue Picardy Spaniel or Épagneul Bleu de Picardie, Épagneul Picard, #Hound #Dog #Puppies #Spaniels #Scenthound #Puppy #Dogs ... A breed of Spaniel originating in France, from the area around the mouth of the River Somme, around the start of the 20th century. Due to the diversity of the habitat of the Picardy region, the hunters in this area needed a hardy, versatile and willing dog. As a result, the English setterbloodline got infused into the local Picardy dogs, leading to the development of the Blue Picardy Spaniel and the Picardy Sp… This breed used to be a hunting breed and gun dogs. The Blue Picardy Spaniel has the long legs of a setter and the responsiveness of a spaniel, making it the ultimate hunting companion. FCI = Fédération Cynologique Internationale; CKC = Canadian Kennel Club; UKC = United Kennel Club; CKC = Continental Kennel Club; DRA = … The stop is moderate but marked. The breed is not currently recognised by the UK Kennel Club but is classified under the FCI (Federation Cynologique Internationale) under Group 7 (FCI Breed Standard No 108/25.09.1998/GB) and also recognised by the North American Kennel Club, the American Rare Breed Association and the Continental Kennel Club. Welcome to the family Josie girl! Has a sensitive nose and a seriousness to its work, with sound judgement and a methodical manner. Though this dog was born to hunt, however, he also makes a great family p… However its popularity Neither the Picardy nor the Blue Picardy Spaniel are recognized by the American Kennel Club, they have been recently recognized by the Federation Cynologique Internationale and the Canadian Kennel Club. 06/10/2019 . The feet are round, a little broad, but not flat, and well furnished with hair between tightly closed toes. The Epagneul Bleu de Picardie has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite. This breed is recognized by different kennel club and associations like North American Kennel Club, American Rare Breed Association, United Kennel Club, and Federation Cynologique Internationale as well as Continental Kennel Club. The croup is slightly sloping. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in the State of Michigan, processing can take 2-3 weeks from receipt.