Papillion Breed Information

Papillons 2010 Wall Calendar
Also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel or dwarf spaniel, the Papillon (pronounced PAP-ee-yon) is a distinctive looking breed. A member of the toy group, the Papillon is a little dog that loves to cuddle. Its name means butterfly in French, and refers to the dogs wing-like ears. No stranger to being a modeling dog, this breed has appeared in paintings by old masters such as Rubens, Titian and Van Dyke. Darling dogs posefor youin this 2006 delightful Papillon calendar.

Other Names	Continental Toy Spaniel
Country of Origin	Continental Europe
Approximate Date of Origin	1600s
AKC Group	Toy Group
First Use	Companion
Today's Use	Companion
Life Expectancy	13 - 15 years
Coat	Fine and silky, feathered ears and hind legs
Color	White with patches of any color, liver or tricolored
Ease of Grooming
Approximate Height	8 - 11 in
Approximate Weight	9 - 10 lbs
Need For Exercise
Energy Level
Playfulness
Affection Level
Suitability for City Living
Thrives is Hot Climates	Somewhat
Thrives in Cold Climates	no
Easy to Train	Yes
Good With Other Dogs	Yes
Good With Other Pets	Yes
Good with Children	Yes
Good as a Watchdog	Yes
Good For Protection	No
Recognized by...	AKC	CKC	FCI	KC
Noisiness	Average
Common Health Problem
Other	Tends to sustain fractures, don't allow to jump off furniture
Suitable for first-time owners			Papillon Themed Gifts for People