Breed standard
General Appearance
A very distinctive looking, short haired French Hound with much quality in all the details of its structure.
Head
The head is long, lean, and finely sculpted.
Skull
The skull is wide between the ears. The occipital crest is rounded. The forehead is flat, with moderate median furrow. The stop is marked, but not exaggerated.
Muzzle
The muzzle is long, and not square or pointed. The nasal bridge is straight, but ends very slightly arched near the nose. The upper lips cover the lower without being drooping. The edges of the lips are black.
Teeth
The Porcelaine has a complete set of evenly spaced, white teeth meeting in a scissors bite.
Nose
Black, and well developed.
Serious Fault: Nose not black.
Serious Fault: Nose not black.
Eyes
The dark eyes are well sheltered under the superciliary arches. The expression is sweet and intelligent.
Serious Fault: Light eyes.
Serious Fault: Light eyes.
Ears
The thin ears are set on low. They are well curled inward, and end in a point. They should reach to the end of the muzzle.
Neck
The neck is fairly long and light, and has a lean dewlap.
Forequarters
The shoulders are long, sloping and muscular, without being heavy.
Forelegs
Fairly long, lean but not fine, very straight and parallel.
Body
The chest is deep, but not overly wide. The ribs are rather long and lightly sprung. The withers are prominent, and the back is broad and straight. The loin is short, wide and muscular. The croup is slightly sloping, with the hipbones slightly prominent. The flanks are full but slightly tucked up.
Hind legs
The thighs are muscular and clean. The hocks are well let down and normally angulated.
Feet
Rather elongated and fine, with tight toes and tough pads.
Tail
The average length tail is fairly strong at the root, tapering to the tip, and carried in a curve. There is no brush.
Serious Fault: Long hair (brush) on the tail.
Serious Fault: Long hair (brush) on the tail.
Coat
Smooth, thin, close lying and shiny, without bare patches.
Serious Fault: Harsh, thick coat.
Serious Fault: Harsh, thick coat.
Color
White ground color with orange spots that never extend into a mantle. Orange ticking on the ears is characteristic.
Serious Faults: Orange mantle.Orange color too dark(mahogany), or light(faded to lemon).Intermingled gray or black hairs in the coat.
Serious Faults: Orange mantle.Orange color too dark(mahogany), or light(faded to lemon).Intermingled gray or black hairs in the coat.
Height
Height at the withers for males is 22 to 23.5 inches. For females, it is 21.5 to 22.5 inches.
Fault: Over or under size.
Fault: Over or under size.
Gail
Lively, gay, light and tireless.
Disqualifications
(A dog with a Disqualification must not be considered for placement in a conformation event.)
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid.
Viciousness or extreme shyness.
Albinism.
Unilateral or bilateral cryptorchid.
Viciousness or extreme shyness.
Albinism.
