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Papillon
BeginnerElegant toy dog with butterfly-like ears. One of the smartest small breeds, excels in training and dog sports.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
15〜26℃
Lifespan
13-16 years
Size
Height 20-28cm / Weight 2-5kg
Diet
High-quality toy-breed food. Two meals per day.
About
The Papillon, also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel, is a breed of dog of the spaniel type. One of the oldest of the toy spaniels, it derives its name from its characteristic butterfly-like look of the long and fringed hair on the ears. A Papillon with dropped ears is called a Phalène. The breed appears frequently in paintings of European royalty from the 16th and 17th centuries. Papillons are highly intelligent and among the most trainable of small breeds, regularly excelling in dog sports such as agility and obedience. They are lively, friendly, and adaptable, with a silky, flowing coat that is predominantly white with colored patches.
Basic Info
Origin
France and Belgium
Lifespan
13-16 years
Size
Height 20-28cm / Weight 2-5kg
Temperature
15〜26℃
Diet
High-quality toy-breed food. Two meals per day.
Care Guide
Temperament
Bright, active, and highly intelligent. Eager learner who enjoys training.
Exercise
30-45 min walk daily. Excels at agility and other dog sports.
Coat Care
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Taxonomy & Authority
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