Dog
Pronunciation:
bloo span-yuhl
Breed Description:
The Blue Spaniel breed of dog is a "designer" or mixed breed that was created by crossing the Cocker Spaniel with the Australian Cattle Dog. Because of this, a breed type has not been established and the looks of the dog can greatly change from one puppy to the next. Generally, the Blue Spaniel will have qualities of both parents. They are a medium sized breed of dog that should have the appearance of a dog with ample endurance. They should be robust and compact without appearing too course or heavy and they should be well-proportioned. The breed should be slightly longer than they are tall with a level topline. The tail should be long and the slightly domed head should be well formed and in proportion to the body. The ears should be long and should hang down the side of the head.
The coat of the Blue Spaniel should consist of two layers with a longer top layer that is close lying with feathering on the tail, belly, ears and legs. The undercoat should be short and dense and should provide water resistance. The color can be any of the parent breeds but the most commonly is primarily white with blue markings
Temperament:
The Blue Spaniel breed of dog is a designer breed and because of this, their temperament can vary greatly. They are known for being a very intelligent and hard working breed that can be very calm and gentle. This is a breed that loves to work and because of this, the Blue Spaniel can adapt to a number of jobs presented to it. The Blue Spaniel is very active and while they do have a mind of their own, they can be trained quite easily. The breed is usually very good with children of all ages and they generally do well with other dogs and pets. This loyal breed can be very affectionate but they can also be reserved with strangers.
Height:
The average height for a Blue Spaniel is between 15 to 20 inches.
Weight:
There is no set weight for the Blue Spaniel at this time.
Health Problems:
The Blue Spaniel breed of dog has no known health problems, however, is important to research both the Cocker Spaniel and the Australian Cattle Dog to be aware of any potential health problems your dog could be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Blue Spaniel breed of dog can do well in apartments if they are properly exercised, however, the ideal home is one with a large fenced yard. The breed does very well as an outdoor dog as long as proper shelter from the elements is available.
Exercise:
The Blue Spaniel breed of dog is an active breed and you should expect to give your dog between 45 to 60 minutes of exercise every day.
Life Expectancy:
12 to 15 years
Grooming:
The Blue Spaniel breed of dog does require a fair amount of grooming and you should expect to brush them two or three times a week at a minimum. During heavy shedding periods, expect to groom this dog every day and also be prepared for a large amount of hair in your home. The Blue Spaniel should be bathed about once per month and the hair around the feet and under the ears should be trimmed on a regular basis to prevent matting and infections from occurring.
Origin:
The Blue Spaniel breed of dog is a designer `hybrid` breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Blue Spaniel, it is important to read up on both the Cocker Spaniel and the Australian Cattle Dog. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
