Life expectancy

10 years

Age adult

24 months

Height (Shoulder height)

59 cm

Weight

20 kg

Coat texture

medium length / smooth / wavy / tail feathered

Coat color

grey dotted with brown plates and loh colored markings

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Food expenses per month in €

about € 52

Suitable for children

Rather not

Needs a garden

Rather not

Hunting motivated / needs alternative employment

Rather yes

First dog suitable

Rather not

Allergy friendly

Rather not

Athletic

Attention

Care and grooming

Eager to learn

Exercise

Nature

friendly / robust / likes hunting / tenacious / reliable

Bred for

hunting dog, hound

Common illnesses

dysplasia of the hip joint / autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Dog type according to FCI

pointing dogs

FCI description

These hunting dogs should track down the hair or feather-game, however not hunt themselves. They show the hunter by pointing where the game is and remain in the typical position until the hunter is close enough to the shot and the command is given to scare the game away. Finding, stalking and storming are their tasks, so living in the city is not suitable. These intelligent, sporty dogs need hunting activities or species-appropriate alternative employment in order to be physically and mentally busy. Most of them are closely bound to their humans, so ask yourself if you can meet these demands.

Short description

The Picardy Spaniel is a hunting dog to the core, an is only suitable for hunters. Not at all suitable as a family-dog. He has strong tracking instinct and his training needs experienced and loving hands.