Blue Picardy Spaniel Lifespan

Considering to get a Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog and wondering what is the average age for Blue Picardy Spaniel to die?

According to US breed survey, an average lifespan of Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog is 12-14 years with some living 4 years more that what is expected.


Blue Picardy Spaniel Lifespan

How Long Can a Blue Picardy Spaniel Live?

    If you own or thinking to have a Blue Picardy Spaniel, understanding the Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog life span is important when looking after for these dog breeds.

    "How long do Blue Picardy Spaniel Dogs live" is one of the hardest question, many pet owners ask themselves.

    We all know that these Blue Picardy Spaniel Dogs cannot stay with us forever, so it is important that we understand the perils of old age and the average life expectancy of Blue Picardy Spaniel.

    There are many factors that determine the lifespan of Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog, including breed, size and the general health of the animal.

    These factors can help answer the questions on most Blue Picardy Spaniel pet owner’s minds.

    How Long Do Dog's Live For?

    Lifespans for certain small dog breeds: Chihuahua (15-17 years), Chinese Crested (15-17 years), Smooth and Wire Fox Terrier (13-15 years), English Toy Spaniel (13-15 years), Pomeranian (14-16 years), Rat Terrier (13-15 years), Russell Terrier (12-14 years), Lakeland Terrier (12-14 years), Manchester Terrier (12-14 years) and Yorkshire Terrier (12-15 years).

    Lifespans for certain medium dog breeds: Australian Shepherd (12-15 years), Chinese Shar-Pei (12-14 years), Cocker Spaniel (13-15 years), Poodle (12-15 years), Whippet (12-15 years), Puli (10-15 years), Welsh Springer Spaniel (13-15 years), Bulldog (10-12 years), Boxer (10-12 years), Chow Chow (11-13 years), Curly-Coated Retriever (11-13 years) and French Bulldog (11-13 years).

    Lifespans for certain large dog breeds: Great Dane (8-10 years), Bernese Mountain Dog (7-10 years), Irish Wolfhound (8-10 years), Newfoundland (10-12 years), Giant Schnauzer (10-12 years), Dogue de Bordeaux (9-11 years), Rottweiler (10-12 years), St. Bernard (10-12 years), Scottish Deerhound (10-12 years), Flat-Coated Retriever (10-12 years), Akita (11-15 years), Anatolian Shepherd (11-13 years), Irish Setter (12-14 years) and Belgian Malinois (14-16 years).

Blue Picardy Spaniel Lifespan

Blue Picardy Spaniel Information

A Blue Picardy Spaniel on average is around 22–24 inches (56–61 cm) high at the withers and weighs 43–45 pounds (20–20 kg). Its coat is speckled grey black forming a bluish shade, with some black patches. The coat is flat or a little wavy with feathering on the ears, legs, underside and tail. It has long legs with some setter characteristics. It has a long broad nose and muzzle, with thick ears covered in silky hair that usually end around the tip of the muzzle. Its chest is of medium size that descends down to the same level as the elbows. Both the forequarters and the hindquarters are well muscled. Its tail typically does not extend beyond the hock and is normally straight. The breed has many similarities with the Picardy Spaniel due to the two breeds' recent history. The Blue Spaniel is described as being softer, as well as the obvious difference in coat color. The Picardy has a brown coat whereas the Blue Picardy has a black and grey coat, which was brought into the breed by the introduction of English Setter blood. Similar in the modern era due to the close similarities of the two different breed standards. In addition, the Blue Picardy is a little faster, and has a slightly finer nose.

It is a versatile hunting dog, used for its ability to locate and retrieve game in harsh and adverse terrain and conditions. It is not specialised to any one type of terrain, and tends to score well in field trials. The Blue Picardy is considered to be a quiet breed, but requires a great deal of exercise as it has a high level of stamina. It loves to play, and is a responsive and obedient breed which thrives on human companionship. It is especially good with children.

What to do if you lose your Blue Picardy Spaniel

If your Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog or any other pet has gone missing and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. Register your missing pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. List the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups Here.

3. Contact the local vets to see if someone has brought in your missing pet.

4. Phone the RSPCA or Visit the RSPCA Lost Pets website and complete a Lost Pet Report.

5. Visit Lost Pets Pages of Animal Pounds.

What to do if you find a lost Blue Picardy Spaniel

If you find a Blue Picardy Spaniel Dog or any other pet and it does not have an identification tag with a phone number, you can:

1. List the found pet details at Pet Reunite website here.

2. Register the missing pet on the Local Facebook Lost Pets Groups.

3. Call the Local Authority to collect the lost animal.

4. Take the pet to the local Animal Shelter near to your area.

5. Take the pet to the local Vet who usually scan the animal’s microchip and locate the registered pet owner.

Laws Regarding Missing Pets

1. It is against the law to keep any animal that you find.

2. Pets are generally considered property and it is illegal to take and keep someone else’s property.

3. You must contact your local animal control unit and file a FOUND AN ANIMAL report for any dog or cat you find.

4. To reclaim your lost dog, cat or other pet from the animal shelter you must pay a release fee.

5. If your dog or cat is unregistered, you will have to register your pet before you can take it home.