Comparison: French White and Orange Hound and Porcelaine

French White and Orange Hound and Porcelaine are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Porcelaine
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French White and Orange HoundPorcelaine
FCI group6. Scent hounds and related breeds6. Scent hounds and related breeds
Country of originFranceFrance
CategoryLargeLarge
Height at withers62–72 cm53–58 cm
Recognition features
  • White-lemon or white-and-orange coat (the orange must not be too dark or red)
  • Short, fine coat
  • Typical French hound, distinguished yet rustic-looking
  • 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
CoatShort and fine coat; white-lemon or white and orange.Smooth, thin, close-lying and shiny coat; very white with roundish orange spots.
Purpose–Hound for small game (driving it to waiting guns), of very distinguished French type.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.