Papillon
- Size
- toy
- Height at withers
- 20–28 cm, males20–28 cm, females
- Weight
- 3–5 kg, males2–4 kg, females
- Lifespan
- 13–16 years
- Group
- Apartment friendlyFor first-time ownersCompanions
An editorial estimate, not a measurement.
Suits. Одна из самых обучаемых мелких пород. Мало линяет, подходит квартире.
Be aware. Хрупкий костяк, прыжки с высоты опасны. Зубы требуют ухода с молодости.
Temperament
Маленькая, но очень активная и сообразительная собака. Папийон входит в число самых обучаемых пород вообще и охотно работает на послушание и трюки. Привязан к хозяину, к чужим настороженно-приветлив. Голосистый.
Care
Длинная шерсть без подшёрстка не сваливается сильно: вычёсывать два-три раза в неделю. Уши с бахромой требуют осмотра. Кости тонкие — беречь от падений. Зубы слабое место, чистить регулярно. Наследственно значим вывих коленной чашечки.
Origin
Европейская порода с XVI века, известна по портретам придворных дам. Название по форме ушей — «бабочка».
What to watch in this breed
Breed predispositions are not a diagnosis and not a sentence. They are what occurs in this breed more often than in others, and what is worth knowing in advance.
- Keep in mindLuxating patella
- Mid-run the dog suddenly holds up a hind leg for a couple of strides, then carries on as if nothing happened. It looks harmless but wears the joint down over time. Excess weight doubles the pace of it.
- Keep in mindTeeth
- In small breeds the teeth are crowded, tartar builds early, and teeth are lost by five years old. Look at the gums: redness at the tooth line and bad breath already call for a scale. Brush at home; dry food does not clean teeth, contrary to popular belief.
A predisposition means a probability, not a disease. Most animals of these breeds live their lives without any of it. We do not diagnose: the list is here so you know what to ask your vet at a routine check-up and which signs not to write off as old age.
Weight and lifespan are a guide for the breed, not a standard for your animal. Actual figures depend on the line, care and health.
Where to get one: Papillon breeders
We have no breeders of this breed yet. We fill the directory by calling around — if you know a good one, tell us and we will check and add it.