This medium-size dog has a rather distinguished appearance and a well proportioned silhouette.
Like all Bleus de Gascogne, this very classy, elegant dog has a physique that sets him apart from other breeds.
His powerful, massive body allows him to perform various functions, making him a very versatile working dog.
His solid build with powerful limbs makes him a specialized hunting dog for both small and large game.
Height
Between 52 and 60 cm (20.47 to 23.62 inches) for the male
Between 50 and 56 cm (19.69 to 22.05 inches) for the female
Weight
Between 18 and 22 kg (39.68 to 48.50 pounds) for the male
Between 18 and 22 kg (39.68 to 48.50 pounds) for the female
Color
His coat is entirely speckled in black and white, giving it a lovely slate blue reflection, like most of Bleus de Gascogne robes.
Hair
His coat is well furnished and short, his coarse hair is half thick.
Morphology
His head, with a slightly rounded skull, has a lightly accentuated stop. His brown eyes are oval, and the gaze of the Petit Bleu de Gascogne is very soft.
His fine curled ears reach almost the end of the nose. His nose is completely black. His tail, carried proudly like a sword blade, is very fine and reaches the tip of the hock.
According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 6, section 1 and is #31
