blue blue breed originating france area mouth start 20th century descended described quiet breed requires exercise stamina especially good children similar distinctive coloured coat recognised handful associations breed predominantly known france canada description appearance blue average inches high weighs pounds coat grey black forming bluish shade black patches coat flat little ears legs underside tail long legs characteristics long broad nose muzzle thick ears covered silky hair usually end tip muzzle chest medium size descends level tail typically extend normally straight breed similarities breeds recent history described softer obvious difference coat color brown coat blue black grey coat brought breed introduction blood similar modern era close similarities different breed standards addition blue little faster slightly finer nose temperament versatile hunting dog ability locate retrieve game harsh adverse terrain conditions specialised type terrain tends score field trials blue considered quiet breed requires great deal exercise high level stamina loves play responsive breed human especially good children health breed known genetic health issues blue prone ear common dogs ears including breeds average life thirteen years history french speculated appeared following 11th century breeds dogs described 14th century work following french revolution france allowed raise hunting dogs turn meant pre existing french split types specific regions classified according physical appearance hunting abilities turn 20th century area mouth considered paradise hunters interested restrictions united_kingdom british shooters board dogs area near mouth caused blood local population developed blue black blue grey recorded shown officially classified french shown blue formed different breeds france blue recognised separate breed born france year person import blue canada saint quebec breed recognised canadian effective june breed recognised uses standard
Blue Picardy Spaniel