The Porcelaine is a scenthound from France assigned to the hound group. [1] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source Originally bred from a variety of English and French scenthound breeds, Porcelaines were made to hunt and flush prey, including boar, hare, and deer. [2] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source With their unique appearance, they are fairly distinct, but they may still be confused with other hounds. This wikiHow will help you identify a Porcelaine by recognizing what makes them stand out.
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Considering the Structure
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Take the dog's size into account. Porcelaines are medium in size compared to other dogs. They have a height of 22–23 inches (56–58 cm) and weigh anywhere from 55 to 62 pounds (25 to 28 kg). [3] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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Spot the head. A Porcelaine's head is long and lean but sculpted well. Having a flat forehead, the top is rather wide, and there is both a marked stop and somewhat of a furrow, neither being exaggeratingly pronounced. [4] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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View the eyes. The eyes of a Porcelaine are dark but give off an expression of sweetness in combination with intelligence. They are developed in a fairly normal manner with fine superciliary arches above them. [5] X Research source
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Take note of the ears. Porcelaines have very thin ears that are narrowly set at or below the eye level. Ending at a bit of a point at the muzzle's end, they seem to curl a bit inward. [6] X Research source
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Inspect the muzzle. A Porcelaine's muzzle is decently long. Without being pointed or having a square appearance, the bridge of the nose begins straight and stops at a faint arch. The nose has open nostrils and itself is developed decently and a solid black color, as are the lips, which cover each other well. [7] X Research source
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Check the paws. The front and back paws of a Porcelaine appear roughly the same and match those of other French hound breeds, being a bit elongated in shape. Their hard pads feel tough to the touch, and the toes, which are fairly fine, stay tight together. [8] X Research source
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Look at the tail. As it tapers a bit, a Porcelaine's tail has a tip that thins from the strong base or root. It is simply average in length and attached to the body well. It is generally carried so that it barely curves. [9] X Research source
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Examine the overall build of the dog. Porcelaines are distinguished in appearance, clearly resembling other French breeds. They have a light yet somewhat long neck that reveals some dewlap, sloping shoulders, a deep chest, fairly long but not quite flat ribs, finely muscular legs, a slight tuckup, and a broad back. Their gait is of noticeable liveliness, and when the dog is at a gallop, the feet move tirelessly and lightly. [10] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Looking at the Coat
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Notice the coat's appearance and texture. A Porcelaine's coat is thin and lies close to their body. It has a nice shine to it and feels smooth to the touch, lacking any bare spots. [11] X Research source
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Assess the quality of the skin. The skin underneath the coat of a Porcelaine is uniquely marbled in color, having spots of black throughout. It is overall supple and feels fine. [12] X Research source
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Take the coat color into account. Porcelaines are nearly solid white in color but have spots of orange that generally lie on top of the skin's black spots. A distinct feature in many dogs is having ears that are ticked with orange. [13] X Research sourceAdvertisement
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Acknowledging Temperament
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Notice independence. Though pack dogs, Porcelaines were bred to work with dogs rather than humans, so they are naturally stubborn and independent-minded. They may potentially act willful and self-confident if not properly trained or socialized. [14] X Research source
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Expect energy. Full of endurance and energy, Porcelaines require a great deal of exercise. As long as their exercise needs are met, they can keep their energy for exercise and stay relatively calm and peaceful indoors. [15] X Research source
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Watch for alertness. Porcelaines are alert dogs that will bark if anything suspicious arises, though they are not overly vocal and are otherwise quiet dogs. They are full of courage but do not make the best guard or watchdogs due to their even, easygoing tempers and ability to get along well with other people and animals. [16] X Research source
- Note that a Porcelaine may chase other small animals or be driven to follow a scent, as they are fierce and devoted hunting dogs. [17] X Research source
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Check if the dog is gentle. Overall, Porcelaines are sweet and gentle dogs of a good nature and never act aggressively. They can excel as family pets, and their gentleness makes them great with children. [18] X Research source
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See if the dog has a pack mentality. Porcelaines desire to stay with their families, considering them their packs. They love participating in family activities, and as long as one family member asserts themself as the "pack leader", their loyal and affectionate side will shine through. [19] X Research source
Did you know? Porcelaines were bred to be pack hounds, originally living with and working alongside other dogs, so their pack mentality dates back to their hunting roots. [20] X Trustworthy Source American Kennel Club The American Kennel Club (AKC) is a purebred dog pedigree registry in the United States. The AKC advocates for the responsible ownership of dogs and promotes purebred dog events, such as the Westminster Dog Show. Go to source
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- Give thought to DNA testing if the dog is your own. A DNA test will confirm if your dog is a Porcelaine.Thanks
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References
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