Papillon – The butterfly of all dog breeds
How to successfully care for a Papillon
Breed Introduction
Named after a butterfly because of their erect, fringed ears that resemble their namesake, the Papillon is one of the oldest breeds of dog. Its history can be traced back to the 17th century as a companion dog for European royalty. These elegant little dogs are sweet and gentle, loving nothing more than to be cuddled on a nice comfortable lap. The breed is well known for its happy and amenable nature. Despite their small size, Papillons are calm dogs and certainly and not a yappy breed. They love interacting with their humans, however owners must avoid over indulging the dog, as they can become spoilt if this occurs. Because they are highly intelligent, the Papillon can, if not trained correctly, become demanding and willful. Therefore they should be well socialized and training begun at an early age. Due to their sensitivity, the best training methods for this breed are those that are calm and consistent.
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Will a Papillon be a suitable dog for my family?
- Yes, if you want a tiny sized dog (under 15lbs)
- As long as you have at least a small back yard (less than half an acre)
- Your back yard is secured with a highly visible fence
- If you are able to spend at least 45-60 minutes total per day for the feeding, exercising, training, and grooming of your dog
- You want a long coated dog
- You are prepared to have a dog that sheds all year round
- No-one in your home (or who regularly visits) is less than 18 years of age
- You have plenty of time and persistence to successfully housebreak your dog
- Ideally you want a dog that is active as a puppy but settles as it matures into adulthood. The Papillon is a good choice if you need a dog that can be left alone at home during the day
- You want a dog that's generally easy to train
- If you want a dog that will bark to warn you of odd noises or strangers
- The Papillon is a good choice for the first time dog owner
Papillon Stat Chart
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
Breed Stat
Size: Toy or Tiny
Life span: Over 12 Years
Exercise: Up to 30 minutes per day
Grooming: More than once a week
Coat length: Medium
Coat sheds?: Yes
Home Size: Large,Small,Flat
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
