Papillon

Papillon
A Papillon dog stands on green turf at a dog show, looking up. Yellow signs and a bouquet of flowers are visible in the background.

Meet the Papillon

The Papillon is companion dog par excellence. The choice of the French Court in the Reigns of Kings Henri III, Louis XIV and XV (1600s – 1790s), this small, elegant, silky-coated toy dog continues to delight fans throughout Europe, Japan and the Americas. The Papillon excels in conformation and obedience as well as agility and tracking. Intelligent and friendly, the pap is happiest when pleasing.

Breed Group:

Toy

Breed Personality:

Friendly, Outgoing, Playful, Smart

Breed Specifics

Max Life Expectancy
(years): 16
Max Height
(inches): 11
Max Weight
(lbs): 10

Main Breed Characteristics

Good with Children (5/5)
Good with Other Dogs (3/5)
Shedding (3/5)
Grooming Needs (2/5)
Coat Length (1/5)
Good with Strangers (5/5)
Playfulness (5/5)
Protectiveness (4/5)
Trainability (5/5)
Energy Level (4/5)
Barking Level (5/5)

Breed Variations

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Official Breed Club

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