Papillon dog breed has distinguished themselves from other dog breeds with their beautiful, butterfly-like ears.
Their ears are big, elegant and erect.
If you are the owner of these small butterfly dogs, you should have known that they are happy and alert family dogs.
You also may notice that they are good with children with friendly personality.
"Papillon Dog Breed Information, Pictures and Dog Breeders"
Papillon vs Human
Papillon means butterfly in French. It gets its name because of its very large, butterfly-like ears.
It is a small, friendly, elegant breed of dog and is one of the oldest of the toy Spaniels.
It has other names like Phalene, Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental, Butterfly Dog and Squirrel Dog.
History and Origins
The earliest toy spaniels resembling the Continental Toy Spaniel are found in Italy around 1500.
Theses Continental Toy Spaniels are also in paintings of royal families around Europe and paintings of merchant class families.
The breed was popular in England, France, and Belgium.
It was not until the end of the 19th century that the erect-eared appearance became fashionable and gave the breed's modern name,
Papillon, French for "butterfly".
This breed was first recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1935.
In the United States, erect-eared and drop-eared (Phalene) can be born in the same litter and are shown together as one breed.
Group
Together with Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dog breed
and Maltese Dog Breed,
Papillon dog breed is recognized as Toy Group
under both American Kennel Club (AKC) and The Kennel Club (UK).
Living Condition
Papillon might not be a good apartment dogs compare with other small dog breeds.
The reason is that this breed could bark excessively and might disturb the neighbor.
But, if you know the right way to obedience train this breed, you can still love peacefully in apartment.
Exercise
Of course, Papillon needs exercise too. You can walk him for a 45 minutes morning walk before you go to work.
If there is no exercise, I afraid he will use his energy on other things such as biting your furniture, your shoes and your favorite dress.
So, with sufficient exercise, your papillon puppy should stop biting your household.
Shedding
All dog sheds including Papillon dog breed. If you think that your dog seems like shed too much, it could develop dog skin problems.
So, please consult your vet immediately.
"Papillon Physical Appearance, Characteristics, Temperaments and Average Life Span"
General Appearance
Papillons are known for their very large, butterfly-like ears. They have dark, expressive, round eyes.
They ears can be either the erect or drop type. Drop-eared type is called as Phalenes.
Their head is small and the muzzle is fine and thinner than head. Nose is black, small and rounded.
Coat and Color
The coat is long and silky. The color of the coat can be black and white, lemon, white and red or Sable.
Size
Height: 8.0 - 11.0 inches (20.0 - 28.0 cm)
Weight: 7.0 - 10.0 pounds (3.0 - 5.0 kg)
Average Life Span
12 - 15 years
Average Litter Size
2 - 4 puppies
Characteristics/Temperaments and Energy level
Papillon is a highly energetic and intelligent breed. It is good with children and is loyal.
They are also gentle and affectionate dogs that love to please you as their owner.
And they loved to be cuddled by you and try to get your attention.
They have lively and charming look.
They can be playful sometime and always make you laugh with their funny acts. On other time, they can be steady and silent.
Picture shows a cute Papillon participates in Agility Training
Papillon puppy training is essential as it is going to help you to avoid your dog from developing dog behavior problems such
as excessive barking or howling, separation anxiety and biting problem.
I am sure that during the time you give your Papillon puppy training, you will have a great experience
while building a mutual trust between you and your dog.
You may share a story about your experience with your Papillon like how you train your Papillon, the methods you used to fix any dog behavior problem and dog tricks that your Papillon loves.
Other Papillon owners love to hear from you!
