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Papillon Dog Breed Facts
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Breed: Papillon
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Also Called: Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain, and Phalene.
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Height: The Papillon is about 8-11 inches tall.
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Weight: The Papillon weighs between 3-9 lbs.
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Colors: The Papillon can be parti-color or white with patches of any color.
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Physical Appearance: The Papillon is a small, friendly, elegant toy dog of fine-boned structure. It is light, dainty and full of lively action. He is distinguished from other breeds by his beautiful butterfly-like ears.
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Temperament/Personality: The Papillon is a happy dog who makes a great house pet. They make a very good watch dog, alerting their owners of strangers. He is not shy or aggressive.
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Care: The Papillon's coat requires minimal grooming, but to prevent matting the coat should be brushed at least once a week.
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Health Concerns/Problems: The Papillon dog breed has been known to suffer from the following health problems: Patellar Luxation, PRA, Progressive Retinal Atrophy, Periodontal Problems, Liver Shunt, Anesthesia, Thyroid, Hypoglycemia, Epilepsy, Legg-Calve-Perthes, and Deafness.
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Training: The Papillon is great with obedience training.
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Activity: The Papillon can get all of it's exercise indoors, but really enjoys a good walk.
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Life Span: The Papillon lives an average life of 13-16 years.
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Litter Size: The Papillon has an average litter of 2-4 puppies.
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Country of Origin: The Papillon originated in France.
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Brief History: The Papillon (pronounced ""Pappy-yon"") may have had its origin in Spain or Italy, but both France and Belgium claim the breed today. The breed is believed to have been pure for at least 700 years, since at least the time of the Renaissance. They were known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. The CTS had typical Spaniel ears, (hanging down on the sides of their head). Today the drop eared Papillon is known as the Phalene (meaning night moth). Papillons appeared in the United States close to the 19th Century where the erect ear became more common.
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