Papillon
Toy Group
Height at Shoulders
8-11 in
Weight
5-10 lbs
Life Expectancy
14-16 yrs
History
The Papillon (pronounced "pah-pee-yawn") originated in Italy, as recently as 1500 when the breed began making an appearance in the paintings of Tiziano Vicellio. Over the years, they appeared in many portraits of royalty and merchant class families, painted by some of the most world-renowned artists including Rembrandt, Watteau, Gonzales Coques, Fragonard, Paolo Veronese, and Mignard. The earliest Papillons were called "Dwarf Spaniels", as during Renaissance times, it was a sign of status to possess miniature versions of popular breeds. The Papillon was popular across much of Europe and was the favorite breed of Marie Antoinette.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Papillons share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Sensitivity
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Intelligence
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Common Traits
Outgoing, energetic, and loving with a "big dog" attitude
Known to be "busy"- they would much prefer sniffing around or looking for something to do than relaxing on your lap
Very people-oriented and intelligent- have been known to become destructive if bored or left alone for long
Intelligent, eager to please, and generally easy to train but may be difficult to housetrain
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