Toy Toy Group

Papillon

Also called Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental and Phalene (drop-eared variety)

Apartment friendly
Easy to train

The Papillon is a small toy breed that originated in France. It is an active and intelligent breed that is friendly and outgoing. The Papillon stands between 8-11 inches at the shoulder and has a long, silky coat that can come in various colors and patterns.

Weight: 7–11 lb (3–5 kg)
Height at the shoulder: 8–11 in (20–28 cm)
Life span: 12–15 years
Exercise: About 30 minutes a day
Coat: Long
Origin: France/Belgium, France (16th century)

Traits

Family and friends

Children: OK with children
Other dogs: Good with other dogs
Strangers: Friendly with strangers

Home and activity

Energy: Energetic
Apartment living: Great in an apartment
Barking: Barks sometimes
Training: Very easy to train

Care

Grooming: Regular brushing
Shedding: Sheds a little
Drooling: Hardly drools

Temperament

Alert Friendly Happy Intelligent Lively Not shy or aggressive

Coat colours

White and black, white and lemon, white and red, white and sable and white, black and tan

Recognized by

American Kennel Club (AKC), Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC), Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI), The Kennel Club (UK) (KC), New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC) and United Kennel Club (UKC)