Porcelaine
Porcelán
Key facts
| FCI group | 6. Scent hounds and related breeds |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Category | Large |
| Height at withers | 53–58 cm |
Recognition features
- Very white, smooth, shiny coat with round orange spots, never a mantle
- Orange ticking on the ears is highly characteristic
- Lean, finely sculptured head and fine skin marbled with black pigment spots
Purpose
Hound for small game (driving it to waiting guns), of very distinguished French type.
Coat
Smooth, thin, close-lying and shiny coat; very white with roundish orange spots.
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