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Porcelaine
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Porcelaine
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the Porcelaine at 6 months old
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Description |
The name Porcelaine refers to
its shining coat, which makes it look like a porcelain statuette. During their heyday in
the 1700's, the Porcelaine was considerably larger than the modern breed of
today. It is a very distinguished-looking dog with a finely chiseled head, a black nose
with wide-open nostrils, and a flat forehead. Its eyes are dark with a sweet expression.
The ears are thin, conical and pointed. The neck is long and slender, and the tail is
hefty at the base but narrowing to a point at the end. The skin should be pink with sparse
black mottling that shows up through the white coat. From a distance it gives an
impression of pale blue glass. The solid white coat is composed of very fine hair of
miraculously short length. The color can be interrupted by orange spots on the body but
especially on its notable, sizeable ears. |
Temperament
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The Porcelaine is an energetic and fierce
hunter, but gentle at home and easy to handle. Good with other dogs and children. This
friendly hound is vigorous and tireless with a wonderful sense of smell and a musical
voice. It is a hound used for hunting in packs for all types of wild game. Because they
hunt together without orders from their owner, they have developed into very independent
dogs which are brave and very sociable. They are one of the few French hunting dogs that
have overcome the confines of its native land and aroused interest abroad. Given the
proper activities and exercise, this is an ideal fellow for the home. Without enough mental and or physical exericse they can become high-strung and or distractible. If they sense their owners are not as strong minded as themselves they will become a bit
willful as they will believe they need to be the leader of the relationship. It will bark at suspicious
noises, but it is not a watchdog. Hunting
instincts develop early. Puppies, even at eight weeks old, often display
pointing behavior. Proper human to canine communication is essential. |
Height, Weight
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Height: Dogs 22-23 inches (56-58˝ cm.) Bitches
21-22 inches (53˝-56 cm.)
Weight: 55-62 pounds (25-27.9 kg.) |
Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The Porcelaine is not recommended for apartment life. |
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Exercise |
This breed needs a lot of exercise,
including a daily, long, brisk
walk or jog. While out on the walk the dog must be made to heel beside or behind the person holding the lead, as instinct tells a dog the leader leads the way, and that leader needs to be the human. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 12-13 years. |
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Grooming |
The glossy white coat is easy to care for.
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Origin |
Believed to be the oldest of the French
scenthounds, the Porcelaine is also known as the Chien de Franche-Comté, after a former
French region bordering Switzerland. Following the French Revolution (1789-1799) examples
of the Porcelaine were found at the Franco-Swiss border, leading to confusion over whether
it is of French or Swiss origin. However, the breed is recognized as French, and is
thought to descend from the English Harrier, the now extinct Montaimboeuf, as well as some
smaller Laufhunds of Switzerland. The breed has been recorded in France since 1845 and in
Switzerland since 1880, when the first hunting packs were established. At one point after
the French Revolution, the breed actually disappeared but was "reconstructed"
and now stands on solid ground. The Porcelaine is mainly used for hunting hare and roe
deer in packs and is found mostly in France. They are not know outside France, Switzerland, and Italy. They also hunt wild boar (in the north).
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Group |
Hound |
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Recognition |
FCI, NKC, APRI, ACR, DRA |
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
NKC = National
Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry
Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
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Owen, the Porcelaine
Photo Courtesy of T.L.C. Kennels
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