Papillon Breed Information

Papillon profile

Other names     Phalene (drop ear type)

                Continental Toy Spaniel

                Epagneul Nain Continental

                Butterfly Dog


                Pap

Country     France

Breed Group:     Toy

Weight:     1-4 kg

Height:     20-28 cm


Color(s):     white with patches of any color

Life expectancy 13-16 years

Litter size     2-4

Papillon History

No one really knows the location where the Papillon came from. All we know is quite possibly originally from Western European countries. They were named because of the French for their butterfly look and feel as "Papillon" means "butterfly" within French. Papillons are actually a smallish spaniel, not a plaything, which is why they're just so versatile and excel at a wide variety of things. The original Papillons were being the Phalenes, which experienced drop ears and resembled that Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Nonetheless, when the ears were bred to perservere, most people preferred the Papillon and also the Phalenes have nearly long gone extinct. In recent a long time, dedicated breeders have produced huge strides in recovering the building blocks of this magnificent canine.




The Papillon originated within Italy about seven decades ago. The breed was primarily lumped with spaniels and perhaps had similar drooping ears to prospects breeds. Papillons were common in Italy for almost all Renaissance and can even be within much of the art of this time. However, it’s that French, not the Italians, who made the breed what it really is today.



Papillon Description

Also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel, the Papillon is often a small fine-boned little doggie. The small head is actually slightly rounded between the ears which has a well defined stop. That muzzle is somewhat limited, thin tapering to that nose. The dark, choice sized, round eyes own black rims. The substantial ears can either end up being erect or dropped by using rounded tips. Papillon with drop ears are classified as Phalene Papillon (Moth). The hair to the ears is long, in addition to fringed, giving it any butterfly-like look. The teeth meet in the scissors bite. The long tail is focused high carried over one's body, and covered with longer hair. Dewclaws are oftentimes removed. The straight, longer, fine, single coat has extra frill to the chest, ears, back in the legs and the butt. Coat color is bright with patches of virtually any color accept for lean meats. A mask of a color in addition to white covers both head and eyes from to front.



Papillon Temperament

The correct temperament of a papillon is often a happy, friendly, adventurous doggie. They should not end up being shy or aggressive. for alert, friendly dog, the papillon is known an intelligent breed that is certainly easily trained. The papillon is usually quite possessive of his / her owner and needs organization, gentle guidance. His owner must establish leadership in the dog or the papillon will dsicover himself as dominant, building behavioral issues including protecting, growling, snapping and splitting up anxiety. Because of the dog's desire to become leader, he may not be good with young children. However, if the dog is raised to learn that his owner will be the leader of the group, the breed can establish trustworthy and loyal into the children of the spouse and children.



Papillon Care


Because of these size, apartment life in addition to city life is good, however, living in a flat they may bark from every sound they notice.

As for exercise, they don't require much. They can normally obtain enough by just running round the house, however, they do adore to go out and perform.

Even though the Papillon is often a clean and odorless canine, he will still need ample grooming. His long coat needs to be brushed daily to retain mats away. The nails should be clipped fairly often as well as his / her teeth. This breed carries a tendency to accumulate tartar.



Papillon Grooming

The beautiful coat in the Papillon requires daily maintenance which includes brushing and combing. More grooming is necessary when the coat is actually shedding.



Papillon Training

The Papillon is quite obedient and has a good uncanny ability at challenge solving. They require intense socialization young, most notably with pet cats. They do very good in obedience and agility, and they are highly trainable in that competitive show ring. Additionally , they make excellent therapy in addition to service dogs. They act in response best to consistent, supportive, gentle guidance. The Papillon also loves to understand and perform tricks. They're just typically easy to housetrain.




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