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Papillon Puppy & Dog Guide

Energetic and elegant

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Breed Snapshot

Size: Toy

Size: Toy

Energy Level: High

Energy Level: High

Grooming Needs: Medium

Grooming Needs: Medium

Shedding: Low

Shedding: Low

Trainability: Excellent

Trainability: Excellent

Good With Children: Good

Good With Children: Good

Good With Dogs: Good

Good With Dogs: Good

Apartment Friendly: Excellent

Apartment Friendly: Excellent

Exercise: 45-60 minutes a day

Exercise: 45-60 minutes a day

Life Expectancy: 14-16 Years

Life Expectancy: 14-16 Years

Weight: 2-5 kg

Weight: 2-5 kg

Coat Type: Long

Coat Type: Long

Breed Group: Toy

Breed Group: Toy

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Hypoallergenic: Yes

Barking: Medium

Barking: Medium

First Time Owner: Excellent

First Time Owner: Excellent

The Papillon is a small but highly intelligent toy breed recognised for its distinctive butterfly-like ears. It is energetic, trainable and often excels in obedience and agility activities.

Life Stages

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Papillon Puppy (0-12 months)

Common Issues

  • Toilet training delays
  • Barking
  • Fragile bones and injury risk
  • Separation anxiety
  • Chewing and mouthing
  • Fearfulness around strangers

Advice

  • Establish a toilet routine
  • Build confidence through socialisation
  • Supervise around larger dogs
  • Introduce grooming early
  • Use reward-based training
  • Feed small, regular meals
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Adolescent Papillon (12-18 months)

Common Issues

  • Barking
  • Boundary testing
  • Resource guarding
  • Lead pulling
  • Separation anxiety
  • Dental plaque build-up

Advice

  • Continue obedience training
  • Reinforce calm behaviour
  • Brush teeth regularly
  • Encourage independence
  • Practise loose-lead walking
  • Provide daily enrichment
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Adult Papillon (1.5-9 years)

Common Issues

  • Dental disease
  • Weight gain
  • Barking
  • Luxating patella (knee problems)
  • Separation anxiety
  • Coat maintenance needs

Advice

  • Maintain dental care
  • Keep body weight healthy
  • Brush the coat regularly
  • Exercise daily in moderation
  • Monitor joint health
  • Continue positive training
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Senior Papillon (9+ years)

Common Issues

  • Arthritis
  • Dental disease
  • Vision or hearing decline
  • Heart disease
  • Reduced mobility
  • Weight changes

Advice

  • Schedule regular health checks
  • Provide gentle exercise
  • Use supportive bedding
  • Monitor appetite and mobility
  • Continue grooming care
  • Keep mentally stimulated

Frequently Asked Questions