| The Papillon Dog Breed
Other Names: Continental Toy Spaniel, Papillon;
Epagneul Nain Continental, À Oreilles Droites
Country of Origin: The Papillon originated in
France.
Height: Males range from 8 inches to 11 inches.
Females range from 8 inches to 11 inches.
Weight: Males range from 8 to 10 pounds. Females
range from 7 to 9 pounds.
Description: Papillons are a small, dainty,
elegant, and playful dog breed devoted to their owners. "Papillon"
means butterfly in French and describes this dog breed's
ears, which |
look like beautiful butterfly wings.
The Papillon dog breed is typified by a fine-boned structure
and a lively but graceful gait. The Papillon is in the Toy
group. Colors: Papillons have white coats with
markings of any other color except liver. Some Papillons are
tri-colored.
Coat: Papillons have silky, flowing straight
coats. This dog breeds hair is long and is prone to
shedding. Daily brushing of the coat is required.
Temperament: The Papillon is an intelligent dog
breed that is easy to train. Friendly and playful, the
Papillon gets along with all the family members and pets.
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Health Concerns: The Papillon is susceptible to
patella luxatiois (problems with the knees) and progressive
retinal atrophy.
Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the
Papillon is 12-15 years.
Living Environment: Papillons make good apartment
dogs as long as this playful dog breed gets a sufficient
amount of exercise. |
