Porcelaine

Porcelaine hound, Chien de Franche-Comté, Lunéville Hound

This magnificent dog with a look as vulnerable as elegant is however much stronger than fine porcelain. The Porcelaine is robust, hardy and very vigorous. His great energy requires large spaces, so that he can blossom and be happy. Hunter or not, practically everyone can become the owner of a Porcelaine. All that is needed is to provide him with plenty of space to spend his boundless energy and affection in profusion.

Height 50 to 58 cm
Weight 20 to 25 kg
Life expectancy 10 to 12 years
Home country France

Quick Overview of the Porcelaine

Temperament

  • Friendly and gentle
  • Quiet when resting
  • Energy when in action
  • Affectionate

Appearance

  • Very distinguished look
  • Rustic and sturdy structure
  • Special expression
  • Head with broad skull

Health

  • Hardly ever sick
  • No particular pathology
  • Generally healthy
  • Monitor ears

Temperament of the Porcelaine

Friendly, soft and quiet at rest, the Porcelaine becomes energetic, strong and impetuous when in action. His fine nose and beautiful throat are effective for his work as a retriever when hunting.

Affectionate and very attached to his masters, he is highly docile and obedient with the family. He becomes an ardent hunter, but is still very obedient, even in action.

Strong and willful, his character is nevertheless very friendly, and he is never aggressive.

Breed Appearance

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Of French type, the Porcelaine offers a very distinguished look. This very prestigious small dog has a rustic and robust structure. His particular expression is typical of the breed.

Height

Between 55 and 58 cm (21.65 to 22.83 inches) for the male
Between 50 and 56 cm (19.69 to 22.05 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 20 and 25 kg (44.09 to 55.12 pounds) for the male
Between 20 and 25 kg (44.09 to 55.12 pounds) for the female

Color

His coat is usually all white, with small orange spots on the ears. Some rounded orange spots are accepted on the body, but they should not form the coat.

Hair

His fine, short coat is rather shiny and very tight.

Morphology

His head with a broad skull has a marked stop. His eyes are dark. His ears, folded and thin, join the muzzle and end in a point.

His nose is black. His medium length tapered tail is never fringed. Its fine tip is slightly curved.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 6, section 1 and is #30

Tips About this breed

This very special dog is widely used for hunting deer and hare, but also wild boar.

His howling make him an excellent retriever, and his fine nose makes him an outstanding hunting dog. Whether in difficult terrain or not, he always displays the same ardor and impetuosity.

He performs his task with great vigour. Since he loves hunting and the outdoors, he generally hates the city and apartments.

He can hunt in a pack, but cohabitation is difficult for him. If he has to live in a kennel or simply cohabit with his peers, socialization must be instilled at a very early age.

As he is very obedient, he will then be able to live with others without problems, having received the necessary education early on.

Despite his impetuous energy, he is very calm and composed. Always gentle and affectionate, he is not aggressive and can live with young and old alike. He is very attached to his entire family.

Health of the Porcelaine

Very hardy, this robust dog is hardly ever sick. He is not affected by any particular pathology and generally enjoys excellent health.

His drooping ears can lead to infections, but regular monitoring will easily prevent this from happening.

GROOMING

Like all drooping ears, those of the Porcelaine must be checked regularly. Surveillance avoids potential infection problems.

Regular brushing is also part of his maintenance, but the time allowed is not consequent, due to the length of his coat. His maintenance is therefore relatively quick and easy.

History of this breed

Considered as one of the oldest French hound breeds, the Porcelaine is said to originate from the French region of Franche-Comté.

Some say that his ancestors are the white dogs of Saint-Hubert, but others claim that the Swiss Lighter is his true ancestor.

At the time of the French Revolution, the Porcelaine disappeared, only to reappear later, around 1845, thanks to a few Swiss breeders who helped save the breed from total extinction.

In 1878, to ensure his survival, the breed is said to have received blood from Harrier du Somerset, Billy and Gascon Saintongeois.

He is a magnificent hunting dog, much appreciated for hunting in packs, shooting and running on all types of terrain. His special name comes from his elegant appearance and the pinkish reflections of his coat, giving him the appearance of a true "fine porcelain dog".

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