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Porcelaine

independent / energetic / powerful
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Average sizes and life
expectancy of the breed.

Height

22-23 inches

Weight

55-62 pounds

Life Expectancy

12-13 years

Breed Traits & Characteristics

Affectionate With Family
  • Independent Lovey-Dovey
    100% 100%
How affectionate a breed is likely to be with family members, or other people he knows well. Some breeds can be aloof with everyone but their owner, while other breeds treat everyone they know like their best friend.
Good With Young Children
  • Not Recommended Good With Children
    100% 100%
A breed's level of tolerance and patience with childrens' behavior, and overall family-friendly nature. Dogs should always be supervised around young children, or children of any age who have little exposure to dogs.
GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS
  • Not Recommended Good With Other Dogs
    100% 100%
How generally friendly a breed is towards other dogs. Dogs should always be supervised for interactions and introductions with other dogs, but some breeds are innately more likely to get along with other dogs, both at home and in public.

Shedding Level

  • No Shedding Hair Everywhere
    60% 60%
How much fur and hair you can expect the breed to leave behind. Breeds with high shedding will need to be brushed more frequently, are more likely to trigger certain types of allergies, and are more likely to require more consistent vacuuming and lint-rolling.

Coat Grooming Frequency

  • Monthly Daily
    20% 20%
How frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance. Consider how much time, patience, and budget you have for this type of care when looking at the grooming effort needed. All breeds require regular nail trimming.

Drooling Level

  • Less Likely to Drool Always Have a Towel
    60% 60%
How drool-prone a breed tends to be. If you're a neat freak, dogs that can leave ropes of slobber on your arm or big wet spots on your clothes may not be the right choice for you.

Coat Type

Corded
Curly
Double
Hairless
Rough
Silky
Smooth
Wavy
Wiry
Canine coats come in many different types, depending on the breed's purpose. Each coat type comes with different grooming needs, allergen potential, and shedding level. You may also just prefer the look or feel of certain coat types over others when choosing a family pet.

Coat Length

Long
Medium
Short
How long the breed's coat is expected to be. Some long-haired breeds can be trimmed short, but this will require additional upkeep to maintain.

Openness To Strangers

  • Reserved Everyone Is My Best Friend
    100% 100%
How welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers. Some breeds will be reserved or cautious around all strangers, regardless of the location, while other breeds will be happy to meet a new human whenever one is around!

Playfulness Level

  • Only When You Want To Play Non-Stop
    100% 100%
How enthusiastic about play a breed is likely to be, even past the age of puppyhood. Some breeds will continue wanting to play tug-of-war or fetch well into their adult years, while others will be happy to just relax on the couch with you most of the time.

Watchdog/Protective Nature

  • What's Mine Is Yours Vigilant
    60% 60%
A breed's tendency to alert you that strangers are around. These breeds are more likely to react to any potential threat, whether it's the mailman or a squirrel outside the window. These breeds are likely to warm to strangers who enter the house and are accepted by their family.

Adaptability Level

  • Lives For Routine Highly Adaptable
    80% 80%
How easily a breed handles change. This can include changes in living conditions, noise, weather, daily schedule, and other variations in day-to-day life.

Trainability Level

  • Self-Willed Eager to Please
    100% 100%
How easy it will be to train your dog, and how willing your dog will be to learn new things. Some breeds just want to make their owner proud, while others prefer to do what they want, when they want to, wherever they want!

Energy Level

  • Couch Potato High Energy
    80% 80%
The amount of exercise and mental stimulation a breed needs. High energy breeds are ready to go and eager for their next adventure. They'll spend their time running, jumping, and playing throughout the day. Low energy breeds are like couch potatoes - they're happy to simply lay around and snooze.

Barking Level

  • Only To Alert Very Vocal
    40% 40%
How often this breed vocalizes, whether it's with barks or howls. While some breeds will bark at every passer-by or bird in the window, others will only bark in particular situations. Some barkless breeds can still be vocal, using other sounds to express themselves.

Mental Stimulation Needs

  • Happy to Lounge Needs a Job or Activity
    80% 80%
How much mental stimulation a breed needs to stay happy and healthy. Purpose-bred dogs can have jobs that require decision-making, problem-solving, concentration, or other qualities, and without the brain exercise they need, they'll create their own projects to keep their minds busy -- and they probably won't be the kind of projects you'd like.

Affectionate With Family

  • Independent Lovey-Dovey
    100% 100%

How affectionate a breed is likely to be with family members, or other people he knows well. Some breeds can be aloof with everyone but their owner, while other breeds treat everyone they know like their best friend.

Good With Young Children

  • Not Recommended Good With Children
    100% 100%
A breed's level of tolerance and patience with childrens' behavior, and overall family-friendly nature. Dogs should always be supervised around young children, or children of any age who have little exposure to dogs.

GOOD WITH OTHER DOGS

  • Not Recommended Good With Other Dogs
    100% 100%
How generally friendly a breed is towards other dogs. Dogs should always be supervised for interactions and introductions with other dogs, but some breeds are innately more likely to get along with other dogs, both at home and in public.

Shedding Level

  • No Shedding Hair Everywhere
    60% 60%
How much fur and hair you can expect the breed to leave behind. Breeds with high shedding will need to be brushed more frequently, are more likely to trigger certain types of allergies, and are more likely to require more consistent vacuuming and lint-rolling.

Coat Grooming Frequency

  • Monthly Daily
    20% 20%
How frequently a breed requires bathing, brushing, trimming, or other kinds of coat maintenance. Consider how much time, patience, and budget you have for this type of care when looking at the grooming effort needed. All breeds require regular nail trimming.

Drooling Level

  • Less Likely to Drool Always Have a Towel
    60% 60%
How drool-prone a breed tends to be. If you're a neat freak, dogs that can leave ropes of slobber on your arm or big wet spots on your clothes may not be the right choice for you.

Coat Type

Corded
Curly
Double
Hairless
Rough
Silky
Smooth
Wavy
Wiry
Canine coats come in many different types, depending on the breed's purpose. Each coat type comes with different grooming needs, allergen potential, and shedding level. You may also just prefer the look or feel of certain coat types over others when choosing a family pet.

Coat Length

Long
Medium
Short
How long the breed's coat is expected to be. Some long-haired breeds can be trimmed short, but this will require additional upkeep to maintain.

Openness To Strangers

  • Reserved Everyone Is My Best Friend
    100% 100%
How welcoming a breed is likely to be towards strangers. Some breeds will be reserved or cautious around all strangers, regardless of the location, while other breeds will be happy to meet a new human whenever one is around!

Playfulness Level

  • Only When You Want To Play Non-Stop
    100% 100%
How enthusiastic about play a breed is likely to be, even past the age of puppyhood. Some breeds will continue wanting to play tug-of-war or fetch well into their adult years, while others will be happy to just relax on the couch with you most of the time.

Watchdog/Protective Nature

  • What's Mine Is Yours Vigilant
    60% 60%
A breed's tendency to alert you that strangers are around. These breeds are more likely to react to any potential threat, whether it's the mailman or a squirrel outside the window. These breeds are likely to warm to strangers who enter the house and are accepted by their family.

Adaptability Level

  • Lives For Routine Highly Adaptable
    80% 80%
How easily a breed handles change. This can include changes in living conditions, noise, weather, daily schedule, and other variations in day-to-day life.

Trainability Level

  • Self-Willed Eager to Please
    100% 100%
How easy it will be to train your dog, and how willing your dog will be to learn new things. Some breeds just want to make their owner proud, while others prefer to do what they want, when they want to, wherever they want!

Energy Level

  • Couch Potato High Energy
    80% 80%
The amount of exercise and mental stimulation a breed needs. High energy breeds are ready to go and eager for their next adventure. They'll spend their time running, jumping, and playing throughout the day. Low energy breeds are like couch potatoes - they're happy to simply lay around and snooze.

Barking Level

  • Only To Alert Very Vocal
    40% 40%
How often this breed vocalizes, whether it's with barks or howls. While some breeds will bark at every passer-by or bird in the window, others will only bark in particular situations. Some barkless breeds can still be vocal, using other sounds to express themselves.

Mental Stimulation Needs

  • Happy to Lounge Needs a Job or Activity
    80% 80%
How much mental stimulation a breed needs to stay happy and healthy. Purpose-bred dogs can have jobs that require decision-making, problem-solving, concentration, or other qualities, and without the brain exercise they need, they'll create their own projects to keep their minds busy -- and they probably won't be the kind of projects you'd like.

About the Breed

The Porcelaine is employed to drive small game-to-ready guns; he is graceful, active, and a fierce hunter. He adores his owners, his family, his friends, and the kids, and he enjoys taking part in all family events. He is an excellent home pet who is simple to housebreak and crate train.

 

The Porcelaine is wonderfully beautiful, elegant, proud, graceful, and cat-like. It is never afraid or reserved, and it is always anxious for a cuddle or a heat stroke. His personality makes him a top choice for search and rescue, medical therapy, medical alert, and other medical services. The Porcelaine, a breed of highly clever French and English scent hounds, is predominantly a hunting dog. Having said that, bear in mind that housing and handling must be carefully considered when dealing with any breed with a high prey drive. The breed’s tendency to be quiet indoors or in their kennel, while they do make a lovely musical baying call, is another endearing quality. They aren’t bothersome barkers.

What To Expect When Caring For a Porcelaine

Owning a dog is not just a privilege; it’s a responsibility. They depend on us for, at minimum, food and shelter, and deserve much more. When you take a dog into your life, you need to understand the commitment that dog ownership entails.

Health

The Porcelaine is notably devoid of the widespread health issues that plague the majority of dogs today. Hip dysplasia can be a concern in most medium- to large-sized dogs. Prospective owners can acquire the knowledge they need to understand particular health issues within the breed by working with a responsible breeder.

Grooming

A bath here and there will keep your Porcelain clean and looking its best in addition to routine weekly care. For you and your dog, grooming can be a great way to strengthen your relationship. With a nail clipper or grinder, the strong, quickly developing nails should be frequently cut to prevent overgrowth, splitting, and breaking. Their ears should be checked frequently to prevent wax and debris buildup, which can cause infection. You should brush your teeth frequently.

Exercise

Porcelaines are formidable hunters, yet they are also gentle and manageable. They should have a fenced yard to run in because they have a strong urge to follow their nose. Always keep your Porcelaine on a leash while going for walks outside, or if working off a leash, use a GPS tracking collar. Porcelaines are extremely active dogs that require a lot of exercises, making them unsuitable for apartment dwellers. Playtime in the fenced-in backyard or daily walks are two options for getting fitness. Exercise can also be obtained through indoor games like hide-and-seek, chasing a ball that has been rolled across the floor, or practicing new moves. Swimming, hiking, and retrieving balls or flying discs are some examples of outdoor activities that can be a wonderful way to burn off energy. Getting your dog ready for canine sports like agility, obedience, and rallying can be a terrific way to get him or her moving.  

Training

Porcelaines would rather be the only dog in the house and the focus of your devotion. You must correct your dog right away and prevent the habit from continuing if disputes arise between other dogs or if your dog becomes possessive. This breed makes excellent indoor pets and is simple to crate-train and housebreak.  

Nutrition

The Porcelaine should thrive on premium dog food, whether it is produced commercially or is made at home under the guidance and agreement of your veterinarian. Whatever the dog's age (puppy, adult, or senior), the diet should be suitable. Watch your dog's calorie intake and weight level because certain dogs are prone to obesity. Treats can be a valuable training tool, but offering them in excess might lead to obesity. Discover which foods fit the bill for canine consumption and which don't. If you have any worries about your dog's weight or diet, consult your veterinarian. Fresh water that is clean should always be accessible.

History

French scent hounds of medium size are called Porcelaines. They were created for hare, deer, and wild boar flushing and hunting. The oldest known breed of French scent dog is supposed to be this one. In reference to a French region that borders Switzerland, he is often referred to as the Chien de Franche-Comte.

 

Records from France and Switzerland from the 1700s show the existence of this breed. It is known that the English Harrier, Laufhounds, Montaimboeuf, and Talbot Hound may have all been ancestors of the Porcelaine. The majority of the breeding took place in Vaud, Savoy, the Abbeys of Luxeuil, and Cluny, particularly with the Choiseul dynasty. The breed was on the verge of extinction during the French Revolution, but it has since been revived utilizing French hounds like the Billy, Gray Harriers of Somerset, and Gascon Saintongeois. Due to these outcrosses, the Porcelaine gained the vitality, size, and strength needed to hunt deer and wild boar. This hound, which has been described as strong and stubborn, can run far distances and operate in difficult terrain.

 

There are currently a fair number of them in France and Italy thanks to the efforts of the Club du Porcelaine, which was founded in France in 1971. The breed can be found in smaller numbers in the UK and throughout Europe. The FCI officially recognized the breed in 1975.

 

It’s possible these porcelains were given to President George Washington by the King of France before they arrived in the United States. Records indicate that porcelains were imported through the Port of New Orleans in the late 1800s, but they were lost due to crossbreeding with native hounds. More recently, porcelains were brought into the United States in 2009; now, it is estimated that there are fewer than 300 in the United States and Canada.