FCI 108 . Spaniel type
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History
The French Spaniel and the Picardy Spaniel the two races of Spaniel oldest on the European continent. Both seem to descend from the "oyys dog" described in the works of Gaston Fรฉbus (siglo XIII). At that time, Hunting was one of the most popular activities of the French nobility and the Spaniel French type was one of the most popular breeds. The breed is represented in paintings from this period by artists such as Alexandre-Franรงois Desportes and Jean-Baptiste Oudry. It is also the first dog breed to be admitted to exhibitions..
The breed became more popular after the French Revolution, since hunting is no longer an activity reserved exclusively for the nobility. Although it is found throughout the country, a large contingent is present in the northwest of the country, where its water resistant coat makes it an ideal breed for hunting in forests and swamps. During the 19th century, English hunters crossed the English Channel and traveled to northwestern France to hunt in these famous lands. So they brought their own hunting dogs, that the French gradually adopted, thus endangering Picardy Spaniel. It also, the infusion of blood from English Setter in the race created the Blue Picardy Spaniel.
The Picardy Spaniel it is a very rare breed of dog, which is almost only found in metropolitan France.
The Picardy Spaniel is recognized by a wide variety of canine clubs and associations such as the International Canine Federation, even abroad like him North American Kennel Club, the American Rare Breed Association, the United Kennel Club. All these associations use the FCI standard. It is also recognized by the Continental Kennel Club, but unlike the Blue Picardy Spaniel, which is closely related to him, is not recognized by the Canadian Kennel Club.
Photo: ยซSpaniel Picardoยป in the World Canina Exhibition of Poznaล Pleple2000, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Physical characteristics
The Picardy Spaniel he is a beautiful dog, strong, elegant, nervous, solid and well muscled. Its coat is gray with brown spots on the different parts of the body and often tan on the head and legs.. Her dark amber eyes go wide giving you an expressive look. Its abundant and slightly wavy coat gives it protection, allowing you to work in the toughest places, especially in the water. The ears are long, quite low, located on the eye line and decorated with beautiful fringes. The tail, adorned with beautiful fur, worn with distinction. Its size ranges from 55 and 60 cm..
Character and skills
The FCI breed standard does not describe a typical temperament for the Picardy Spaniel. The Picardy Spaniel it is considered a docile breed of dog that loves to play with children, and easily bond with your caregiver. Generally described as a docile dog, good-natured and easy to train.
Above all, They are hunting dogs that need a lot of exercise to express their energy., resistance and rusticity.
His training is natural; the Picardy Spaniel they work to please their caregiver. Report, on land and in deep water, it's a pleasure for him. The rewards, caresses and compliments are the basis of his education.
Utility
The Picardy Spaniel is a hunting dog, that needs daily departures.
The Picardy Spaniel are used for hunting, in the woods for pheasant or in the swamps where they hunt, in particular, the snipe. It is also an effective dog for duck hunting, the hare or the rabbit. They are especially effective in swamps, where they do not hesitate to jump into the water. If required, can also recover hunting. This dog loves wide spaces where he can exercise, but you can also settle for smaller spaces and you can live very well in the city. The hair is abundant and slightly wavy, allowing you to hunt in dense vegetation and enter the water without any difficulty.
These docile dogs make great companion dogs., but they require a lot of physical exercise.
Health
There are no known hereditary genetic diseases in dogs Picardy Spaniel. Its longevity is of 14 years on average. The Picardy Spaniel is especially sensitive to ear infections, like most floppy eared dogs, like other breeds of โSpaniels or Bassetsโ. The Picardy Spaniel tend to gain weight quickly if overfed.
Characteristics "Picardy Spaniel"
Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Picardy Spaniel" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.
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Images "Picardy Spaniel"
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Our "Spaniel Picardo", Gibbs des Chaumes de Thiรฉrache to the 6 meses by Rachelle Vafidis, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Our "Spaniel Picardo", Gibbs des Chaumes de Thiรฉrache to the 6 meses by Rachelle Vafidis, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Spaniel picardo (Epagneul picard) – Breed of dog
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Picardy Spaniel (Epagneul Picard)
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Type and recognitions:
- FCI CLASSIFICATION: 108
- Group 7: Pointing Dogs
- Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.2 Spaniel type. With proof of work..
Federations:
- – FCI – Group 7: Pointing Dogs. – Section 1: Continental Pointing Dogs. 1.2: Spaniel type โ
- – โKC – Hunting dog โ
- – UKC – Gun Dog โ
FCI breed standard "Picardy Spaniel"
Use:
Pointing Dogs.
General appearance:
Very compact dog, With strong and muscular members, sweet and expressive; Hears his head with a cheerful and high attitude. Its previous members are well developed.
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Head:
---- Skull : Round and wide, with well -pronounced occiput; Parietal bones are flattened.
- Fronto-nasal depression (Stop) : Well inclined, Without forming a right angle.
facial region:
- Truffle : Brown in color, medium, quite rounded.
- Snout : Long, quite wide, He gradually thin.
- Lips : Moderate thickness; The upper lip falls a bit on the lower, but without hanging.
Eyes : Dark amber color, Well open with a frank and expressive look.
Ears : Low enough to frame your head well; The hairs are beautiful, silky and undulating.
Neck:
With good placement and well muscular.Body:
The hips are located a little lower than the cross.
- Back : Moderately long, slightly sunk after the cross.
- Pork loin : Well straight, not too long, broad and thick.
- Rump : Very slightly inclined and rounded.
- Breast : Deep and quite wide; It clearly descends to the elbow level.
- Flanks : Plans, But deep, quite raised.
Tail:
The insertion of the tail is not very high; form two concave and convex light curves; It is not very long and is covered with a beautiful silky hair.Tips
PREVIOUS MEMBERS : Straight and with strong muscles, adorned with fringes.
- Shoulder : Quite long shoulder blades, rather straight and endowed with strong muscles.
- Arms : Well muscled.
- Elbows : Well located.
LATER MEMBERS : Presence of good hair strip to the warm-Tarsian joint.
- Hips : Prominent, At the level of the sword and the spine.
- Thighs : Straight, well descended, wide and well muscled
- Warm-tarsal joints : Little angled.
- Metacarpus : Straight.
FEET : Round, widths, together, With a little hair between the fingers.
Movement:
---Mantle
SKIN : Quite fine and flexible.
HAIR : Thick, Not too silky, head, slightly undulating the body.
COLOR : Mottled gray, With brown plates on different parts of the body and at the birth of the tail; more frequently marked fire in the head and feet.
Size and weight:
Height to the cross : 55 to 60 cm..
Tolerance is admitted to 62 cm in males.
Fouls:
Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..
โข Pear -shaped head, Very narrow.
โข Square skull, narrow or short.
โข Very straight front-nose depression angle.
โข Black truffle, sharp, closed; double nose.
โข Muzzle too short, Very convex.
โข Too thick lips, very tight.
โข Too light eyes, Very sunk, at the level of the head, oblique; Malignant look.
โข narrow ears, short, too high implantation, very curly hair covers or lacking silky hair.
โข Very long neck, too short or very thin.
โข Very long or reilled back.
โข Loin too long, very narrow or very weak.
โข Very inclined rump.
โข Very narrow or not deep enough chest.
โข Round flanks, very raised or very fallen.
โข Saber -shaped tail, too long, hair too curly, of very high or very low insert.
โข Previous members without stripes, skinny; Closed or separate elbows.
โข Very short scapulae, Too many straight or inclined, directed very backward.
โข Very thin arm.
โข Carpo firing forward.
โข Very high hips, Very low, Too close.
โข Narrow thigh, without hair stripes.
โข Tibio-Tarsian joints too angled or cow-shaped.
โข Narrow feet, crushed, Very separate fingers.
โข Too thick skin.
โข Fine fur, silky, Crespo or too short.
โข Too brown color, White or black spots.
FALTAS DESCALIFICANTES:
โข Aggressiveness or extreme shyness.
โข Any dog โโshowing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.
โข Males must have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..
โข Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting.
Alternative names:
1. Epagneul picard (English).
2. รpagneul picard (French).
3. Epagneul Picard (German).
4. (em francรชs: Epagneul Picard) (Portuguese).
5. Epagneul picard (espaรฑol).