PAPILLON

APPEARANCE
The Papillon is a very elegant, dainty creature, with a wide-eyed, innocent expression. The most distinctive aspect of the Papillon is its large ears, which are well fringed with colored (not white) silky fur. The color covers both eyes and the front and back of the ears to give the ideal butterfly look. The Papillons coat is white with patches of color, which include black and red. They may also be tri-colored with white body, black and tan markings.

PERSONALITY
The Papillon is always alert, playful, and elegant. They are intelligent and friendly, taking great delight in meeting and greeting everyone they come into contact with. These dogs make excellent companion dogs and family pets. Although elegant and graceful, the Papillon also has plenty of energy and loves to play. These small dogs have bags of personality and character, and also have plenty of stamina and enthusiasm for everything they do. An excellent tracker dog, the Papillon loves to work and also enjoys getting involved with family activities and fun.

TRAINING
The Papillon is extremely obedient and has an uncanny ability at problem solving. They do very well in obedience and agility, and are highly trainable in the competitive show ring. They also make excellent therapy and service dogs. They respond best to consistent, loving, gentle guidance. The Papillon also loves to learn and perform tricks. They are typically easy to housetrain. He is ideal for the more inexperienced dog owner as well as for those with experience.

EXERCISE
While they are indoors dogs without substantial exercise requirements, Paps enjoy the outdoors, and fancy themselves great hunters of birds, squirrels, spiders, even butterflies.

SOCIALIZATION
The Papillon will get along fine with older, gentler children. He is not suited to younger or more boisterous children because his tiny size means that he can get injured easily. These dogs will also be friendly and welcoming around strangers, and tend to get along fine with other small dogs and cats, although he may try and stand up to larger dogs. Some dogs can be confident and sociable, but others may be more timid and nervous. Early socialization can help to promote a stable temperament and attitude.

LIVING CONDITIONS
Papillons are active, lively dogs, although generally not nervous or yappy. They travel well (car-sickness is rare), and enjoy the attention they draw wherever they go. A Papillon can change homes at any age and if suitably placed, will adjust happily. Because of their size, they are easily managed. They adapt equally well to close quarters and country life. Paps usually travel well, and because their crates fit neatly under airplane seats, they are often spared the trials of the cargo hold.

GROOMING
they need to be brushed several times a week. It is important to pay particular attention to the hair behind the ears and on the stomach as these areas are prone to matting. They should only be bathed when necessary, dry shampooing will typically suffice. It is important to keep the pads of their paws trimmed to prevent splaying. The Papillon is prone to various health issues such as cataracts, patella luxation, and Von Willebrands disease.

HEALTH ISSUES
The Papillon has a long life expectancy of around 15-18 years, and there are a number of health issues that are linked to this breed. The Papillon is prone to various health issues such as cataracts, patella luxation, and Von Willebrands disease.

HISTORY
The Papillon originates from France, and his name translates to ‘butterfly’. This breed enjoys a long history that dates back to the fourteenth century, and were introduced to the United States in around the nineteenth century. The breed was registered with the AKC in 1915.

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