How long does a Porcelaine live?

The listed lifespan for a Porcelaine is 12–13 years.

How tall is a Porcelaine?

The listed height for a Porcelaine is 22–23 in.

Is a Porcelaine good with children?

The AKC good-with-children score for a Porcelaine is 5 out of 5.

When is a Porcelaine full grown?

The growth size band for a Porcelaine is up to 24 months.

Foundation Stock Service

Porcelaine

Porcelaine is a large dog in the Foundation Stock Service. Adult weight is 55–62 lb, height is 22–23 in, and the listed lifespan is 12–13 years. AKC describes the temperament as Independent, Energetic, Powerful.

Last reviewed November 1, 2026.

Porcelaine dog — Photo: Canarian · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Lifespan12–13 years

Weight55–62 lb

SizeLarge

GroupFoundation Stock Service

Height

22–23 in

Energy

4 / 5

Shedding

3 / 5

Grooming

1 / 5

Trainability

5 / 5

Good with kids

5 / 5

The breed record

Across 119 single-size large breeds, a lifespan midpoint of 12.5 years is about the same as the 12.6-year average. A midpoint adult weight of 58.5 lb is about the same as the 59.2 lb average for those large breeds.

The listed origin is France. The coat is described as smooth, short. The AKC energy score is 4 out of 5, 0.4 points above the group average of 3.6 for the Foundation Stock Service. Shedding scores 3 out of 5. Grooming scores 1 out of 5, so home brushing covers most weeks. Trainability scores 5 out of 5, which is a biddable score. Good with children scores 5 out of 5. Good with other dogs scores 5 out of 5.

Adult size is usually reached in up to 24 months (size-band statement (Salt et al. 2017): larger breeds require up to 24 months).

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