Dog Breed

Papillon

alert • happy • friendly • intelligent

OrigineFrance / Belgium
Espérance de vie14-16 years
Poids2-5 kg
Niveau d'énergiemoderate

Quick Stats

Taillesmall
Poids2-5 kg
Espérance de vie14-16 years
Niveau d'énergiemoderate
Toilettagemoderate
Éducabilitéeasy
OrigineFrance / Belgium
Tempérament
alerthappyfriendlyintelligent

Présentation

The Papillon, named for its butterfly-like ears ("papillon" is French for butterfly), is a dainty but surprisingly hardy toy breed. These highly intelligent, trainable dogs pack an outsized personality into a tiny frame and excel in agility competitions.

Compatibilité

Enfants
Moyen
Autres chiens
Bon
Chats
Bon
Vie en appartement
Excellent

Guide de soins

Papillons are surprisingly easy to train and enjoy learning tricks. Their long, silky coat is easier to maintain than it looks. Despite their small size, they are active dogs that enjoy walks and play.

Besoins en exercice

Moderate daily walks and active play sessions. They are more athletic than most toy breeds.

Toilettage

Brush 2-3 times weekly. Their single-layer coat doesn't mat easily. No trimming needed — their coat naturally falls elegantly.

Problèmes de santé

patellar luxation
dental disease
progressive retinal atrophy
open fontanels

Faits amusants

🐶Papillons are the only toy breed in the top 10 most intelligent dog breeds.
🐶Marie Antoinette reportedly walked to the guillotine holding her Papillon.
🐶They are one of the oldest toy breeds, appearing in paintings from the 1500s.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Papillons smart?
Extremely. They are the most intelligent toy breed and rank 8th overall in canine intelligence.
Are Papillons good apartment dogs?
Excellent apartment dogs. Their small size and adaptable nature make them perfect for flat living.
Do Papillons shed?
Lightly. They have a single-layer coat that sheds less than double-coated breeds.
Are Papillons fragile?
More robust than they look, but still small enough to be injured by rough handling. Better with gentle older children.

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