PORCELAINE
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COUNTRY: France
WEIGHT: 55-62 pounds
HEIGHT: 22-23 inches
COAT: Very short and fine
COLOR: solid white
OTHER NAMES: Chien de Franche-Comte, Franc Comptoise
REGISTRY: FCI
GROUP: Hound
The Porcelaine is a breed of dog originating from France. It is believed to be the oldest of the French scent hounds. Its alternate name is the Chien de Franche-Comté, named after a French region bordering Switzerland. This caused some debate over the dog's origin, but it has been decided that it is a French dog.
The Porcelaine is thought to be a descendant of the English Harrier, some of the smaller Laufhounds of Switzerland, and the now-extinct Montaimboeuf. There have been records of the breed in France since 1845 and in Switzerland since 1880. The breed actually disappeared after the French Revolution (1789-1799) but has been reconstructed.
