Papillon Puppies

The Papillon (French for “butterfly”) is a small toy dog, distinguished from other breeds by beautiful, butterfly-like ears. They are light and dainty, yet still lively, and are known to be happy and alert little dogs that are not shy or aggressive.  They do quite well living in an apartment, out in the country or anywhere in between. They love to play outdoors, but they can be easily entertained and exercised indoor as well.

Papillon’s don’t have an undercoat, therefore they don’t require a lot of grooming but should still be brushed regularly. They are either parti-color (multi-color), or white with patches of any color. In the United States, Papillons (erect-eared) and Phalenes (drop-eared) can be born in the same litter and are shown together as one breed.

Dog Breed Profile: Papillon Puppies

Country of origin: France or Belgium
Bred for: Companionship
Group: Toy
Color: Parti-color (white with patches of any color)
Life span: 14 to 16 years
Grooming Needs: Brush weekly, and trim hair between paw pads. Brush teeth at least weekly
Coat: Full, long, silky, straight single coat with profuse frill on chest, fringed ears, full breeches (long hair on back legs), and a long flowing tail plume
Size: 8 - 11 inches, 9 - 10 pounds
Temperment: Cheerful, happy, energetic, people pleasing
Training: High
Energy: High to moderate
Children: Good with older children
Compatibility with other dogs: Good if raised with them. Need supervision around larger dogs
Health Concerns: Luxating patellas (slipping kneecaps), early tooth loss, anethesia sensitivity, and progressive retinal atrophy (a degenerative eye disease resulting in blindness)

 

 

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