Porcelaine
Also called Briquet Franc-Comtois, Chien de Franche-Comté and Chien de Porcelaine
- Needs space
- Needs lots of exercise
The Porcelaine is a small and agile breed of dog that was originally bred in France for hunting small game. They are intelligent, energetic, and determined, and make excellent hunting dogs.
- Weight
- 55–62 lb (25–28 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 21–23 in (53–58 cm)
- Life span
- 11–13 years
- Exercise
- About 90 minutes a day
- Coat
- Short, Smooth
- Origin
- Franche-Comté, France (18th century)
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: OK with children
- Other dogs: Good with other dogs
- Strangers: Reserved with strangers
Home and activity
- Energy: Very energetic
- Apartment living: Not suited to apartments
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Fairly easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Little grooming
- Shedding: Sheds a little
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Determined
Gentle
Independent
Lively
People-oriented
Coat colours
White with lemon patches and white with orange patches
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 55–62 lb (25–28 kg) | 55–62 lb (25–28 kg) |
| Height | 22–23 in (55–58 cm) | 21–22 in (53–56 cm) |
Recognized by
Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Porcelaine
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Sources
- Porcelaine - Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)
- Breed Standards : Porcelaine | United Kennel Club (UKC) (opens in a new tab)
- Breed standard comparison - Porcelaine FCI/UKC (opens in a new tab)
- Porcelaine | PetGuide (opens in a new tab)
- Porcelaine: Character & Ownership - dogbible (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).