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Papillon
dog breed
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Dog breed group |
Toy
Dog |
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Origin of breed |
France
as a companion |
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Life expectancy |
13
to 16 years |
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Color |
From
pale lemon and white to rich shades of red, chestnut, deep mahogany |
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Coat type |
No
undercoat. Long, abundant, flowing and silky in texture. |
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Exercise needs |
Can
obtain his exercise indoor, but loves to take walks outdoors. |
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Temperament |
Papillons are active, lively dogs, although generally not nervous
or yappy. They might alert you when someone is at the door but
should quiet down immediately when that person has been admitted
as a friend. Most Papillons retain their puppy playfulness to
some degree throughout their lives. They travel well (car-sickness
is rare), and enjoy the attention they draw wherever they go.
They are not particularly sensitive to heat or cold; high-strung
and timid, amiable loving, nervous, dependent and easy to pamper.
He is intelligent, usually health and has proved an able contender
in obedience competitions. A Papillon can change homes at any
age and if suitably placed, will adjust happily. |
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Good with children |
Good
with older children. Gentlest and most obedient of toy breeds.
Good with other animals but may challenge larger dogs. Makes
an Excellent watchdog. |
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Grooming needs |
Weekly brushing of the coat. Trimming of the pads of their feet.
Minimal bathing. |
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Average size (inches) |
8
- 11
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8
- 11
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Average weight (lbs) |
3
- 9
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3
- 9
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Health issues |
Usually very healthy. Some
problems with inadequate tear production, progressive retinal
atrophy and patella's . |
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Living conditions |
Good apartments
dog but loves the outdoors. |
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Dog
breed description
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The Papillon is a breed of
toy dog known from the 16th century, when it was called a dwarf spaniel.
A fashionable dog, it was favoured by Madame de Pompadour and Marie
Antoinette, and it appeared in paintings by some of the Old Masters.
He was originally called the Dwarf Spaniel. The name papillon (French:
"butterfly") was given to the breed in the late 19th century,
when a variety with large, flaring ears resembling the wings of a butterfly
came into vogue. There is another variety of papillon, with drooping
ears. Its coat is soft, full, and usually white with patches of black
or of pale tan to dark reddish brown.
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Dog
breed infobits |
The
Papillon is also called the butterfly dog because of its wide, erect ears.
Other names include the Continental Toy Spaniel, Butterfly Spaniel, Epagneul
Nain.
The Papillon is a marvelous little companion animal.
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