Flat-coated Retriever vs Blue Picardy Spaniel

Compare the Flat-coated Retriever to the Blue Picardy Spaniel. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Flat-coated Retrievers and Blue Picardy Spaniels.

Blue Picardy Spaniel vs Flat-Coated Retriever
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
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General Details
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-10 Years
Height
20-24 Inches
22-24½ Inches
Weight
40-50 Pounds
55-80 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Above Average
History
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1938 AD
1859 AD
Temperament
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Apartment
No
No
Indoor
No
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
Yes
Yes
Large Yard
Yes
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
45-80 °F
20-75 °F
Barks/Howls
Below Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High to Very High
Top Running Speed
24 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Medium
High
Grooming Needs
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Shedding
Medium
Medium
Dander
Medium
Medium
Drool
None
None to Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Dominant / Alpha
No
No
Family / Pack
Yes
Yes
Independent
No
No
Breed Focus
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Average
Below Average
Chasing
Average
Average
Follow Commands
Average
Average
Fighting
Below Average
Below Average
Guarding
Average
Below Average
Herding
Average
Below Average
Hunting
Above Average
Above Average
Protection
Average
Below Average
Remove Vermin
Below Average
Below Average
Sled Pulling
None
Below Average
Watch / Guardian
Below Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Average Lifespan
11-13 Years
8-10 Years
Health Concerns
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Common Health Issues
Ear infections
Cancer
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Coat Type
Fur
Fur
Coat Layering
Curly
Double
Double
Coat Texture
Wavy
Wavy
Coat Length
Medium
Medium
Coat Coloring
Blue Picardy Spaniel
Flat-Coated Retriever
Breed Colors
Black and Gray
Black and Gray
Black
Black
Liver
Liver
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