Porcelain

Other names: Franche-Comté dog, Franc-comtois lighter, Lunéville dog

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Hair type	Short
Origin	France
Template	Average
Head shape	Long

Weight and size
Sex	Weight	Cut
Female	From 20 kg to 25 kg	From 53 cm to 56 cm
Male	From 20 kg to 25 kg	From 55 cm to 58 cm

History of the breed

the   Porcelain   is a dog of very ancient origin, one of the historic French breeds . Known for a long time under the name of Briquet Franc-comtois, he is the heir of the White Dogs of Roy . Porcelain almost disappeared during the French Revolution, but passionate breeders worked to save the breed. For this, contributions from Billy and Grand Gascon Saintongeois, among others, were necessary. It is mainly from the 19th ^century that China has seen a relative improvement. The Porcelain Club was founded in 1971.

Physical features

His hair: very short, fine, tight and shiny.
Its color: white with rounded orange spots, ideally with orange speckles on the ears.
His head: dry, finely drawn and elongated. The skull is broad at its top, with the occipital hump rounded. The forehead is flattened, the median groove moderately marked, the stop marked but not excessively, the nose well developed and black, the nostrils well open, the muzzle rather long, the lips very black.
His ears: not very thick, ending in a point, of narrow attachment and not exceeding the line of the eye.
His eyes: dark in color, displaying an expression full of sweetness and intelligence.
His body: harmonious and well proportioned as a whole. The back is broad and straight, the withers well extended, the large and muscular loins, the slightly oblique croup, the moderately broad and well let down chest, the rather long ribs and the slightly raised sides.
Its tail: thick at its base and tapering towards its end. Moderately long and slightly curved reach.

Behavior and character

Behavior with others

the   Porcelaine is an affectionate and gentle dog with his master . He is especially gifted at hunting ; small game dog, it is used in particular for tracking hare, roe deer and, to a lesser extent, wild boar. Robust and courageous , the Porcelain emphasizes its speed and endurance as much as its flair and its pleasant voice during the hunt, where it particularly appreciates evolving in a pack.

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Education

Reminder is obviously one of the main lessons to be taught from an early age, as with any hunting dog. Porcelain is educated firmly , but without any form of brutality. His attachment to his teacher and his natural desire to work and to exert himself are 2 assets to exploit in his education, mainly through positive reinforcement .

Living conditions

The Porcelain is certainly not a house dog . Due to its size and its need for activity, it demands maximum freedom of movement and space. A house with a large fenced garden would therefore suit him perfectly. He is a hunter first and foremost and therefore predestines himself primarily to people engaged in this activity.

Health

the   Porcelain is a sturdy and resilient dog . He is in good health and does not fear much in this regard as long as he is treated regularly and adequately. There is no predisposition to a particular disease in this breed.

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Life expectancy

Maintenance and hygiene

the   Porcelain is an extremely easy dog to care for .

It is recommended to brush the dog once a week . It does not need to be washed frequently so as not to damage its protective layer of sebum. Its hair, ears, eyes and pads should be examined after each outing in the wild to detect and remove any debris or external parasites.

Her teeth need to be brushed regularly to eliminate tartar build-up and the proliferation of bacteria. Finally, if they do not wear out naturally, its claws need to be cut. If you are new to this, it is recommended that you seek advice from a veterinarian or groomer.

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Food

Porcelain needs a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamins . Its food is to be divided into 2 meals per day . As he may be prone to bloating, he should be avoided any strenuous exercise at least one hour before and after each meal. During the hunting season, it is necessary to adjust his ration upwards, while taking care not to overfeed him.

Physical activity

the   Porcelaine is an active and energetic dog , which should therefore be able to benefit from long and frequent outings . He likes to walk and gallop over great distances, ideally on natural sites (forests, countryside …).

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