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Description: The Papillon is small, friendly and elegant toy dog. The Papillon is a dog of fine-boned structure, light, dainty and of lively action. A Papillon is distinguished from other breeds by their beautiful, butterfly-like ears. The Papillon is very devoted to their masters, with a hearty spirit making them desirable for show or companionship. The Papillon is hardy and usually long lived. They adapt to almost any climate and are comfortable in an apartment as well as the country. The Papillon is a good travelers. They love to be with their family. A Papillon should be friendly, happy and eager to please. Did you know the Papillon ranks number one Toy Dog in obedience?

Other Names: Epagneul Nain (Phalene is also known as Continental Toy Spaniel)

Height: 8 - 11 inches.
Weight: 3 - 9 lbs.

Colors: From pale lemon and white to rich shades of red, chestnut, deep mahogany. Tris and black and white.
Coat: No undercoat. Long, abundant, flowing and silky in texture.

Temperament: A Papillon is friendly, alert
With Children: Yes, the Papillon enjoy children, but they are not recommended for small children.
With Pets: Yes, the Papillon does well with cats and small dogs, but may challenge bigger dogs.
Special Skills: Family pet.

Watch-dog: Excellent
Guard-dog: Very Low

Care and Training: Weekly brushing of the Papillon's coat is needed. Trimming of the pads of their feet to prevent splaying of the feet. A Papillon requires minimal bathing. A Papillon can obtain their exercise indoors, but love to take walks outside or romp in back yard with a tennis ball.
Learning Rate: Very high in obedience, high in problem solving.

Activity: Moderate
Living Environment: Apartments - Yes, but loves outdoors.

Health Issues: The Papillion is usually very healthy. Some problems with inadequate tear production, progressive retinal atrophy and patellas.

Life Span: 13 - 16 years
Litter Size: 2 - 4

Country of Origin: France
History: The Papillon is a very old breed that dates back to the fourteenth century where they were know as the Continental Toy Spaniel. The Continental Toy Spaniel had typical Spaniel ears, (hanging down on the sides of their head). Today the drop eared Papillon is known as the Phalene (meaning night moth). The Papillon first appeared in the United States close to the 19th Century where the erect eared became more common.

First Registered by the AKC: 1915
AKC Group: Toy Group
Class: Toy
Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC,(GB), UKC

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