Papillon Dog Breed Information, Pictures, Temperament and Care

The Papillon is part of the Toy (Companion) group. The Papillon is a dog with Excellent problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Papillon is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Papillon lifestyle is Indoor

It is important that when contacting a Papillon breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.

Please don't purchase your Papillon from a petstore which commonly are known to support Papillon puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Papillon health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Papillon breed standard.

Country of Origin: Belgium.

Character: Although somewhat reserved around strangers, these are lovable, affectionate, boisterous little dogs that are eager to learn.

Temperment: Depending on how socialization was carried out, some Papillons may be jealous if their owner's attention is diverted elsewhere. This is not usually the case, however. They generally get along quite well with children and other household pets.

Coat: Is long-haired, usually white with colored patches. A white blaze on the head is desirable.

Care: Regular thorough brushing is required. Any loose hairs in the ear passages should be removed.

Colour: Basically white w/any color (except liver); color should cover both eyes and ears leaving a symmetrical white blaze down the face

Comments: Young dogs that show high intelligence are used for police, military, or guide dog work. .

Purposes: Family Pet, Watch Dog

The Papillon is part of the Toy (Companion) group. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Papillon lifestyle is Indoor

Papillon breed information and pictures