The Picardy Spaniel, also known as Epagneul Picard, Picard Spaniel, French Spaniel, is a handsome, powerful, and athletic dog that originated in the Picardy region of France, where they were bred for hunting, pointing, and retrieving, tasks at which they excel. In their native France, these elegant Spaniels are highly prized in the field, but they are also a popular choice as companion and family dogs thanks to their friendly, calm and gentle nature.
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Yes, Picardy Spaniels are a very rare breed with an estimated global population of around 1,000 individuals. They are especially uncommon outside of France, where breeding numbers are low and fewer than 200 puppies are born annually worldwide.