Papillon Dog

About Papillon Dog

The Papillon dog, also called the Continental Toy Spaniel, is a breed of dog of the spaniel type. One of the oldest toy spaniels, it derives its name from its characteristic butterfly-like look of the long and fringed hair on the ears. A Papillon dog with dropped ears is called a Phalene, which translates to a moth in French.

Papillon dogs are brilliant and self-assured dogs that have a short time learning new tricks. These dogs can be friendly with children and strangers but are generally reserved around new people. They can also be socialized to get along well with other pets, but care should be taken with rambunctious pets or cats with claws, as they may injure them. If not properly socialized, Papillon dogs can be distrustful and exhibit aggressive tendencies toward other dogs and people. Papillon dogs may also be very playful and affectionate.

Papillon dogs are known as excellent watchdogs, as they will alert their owner to changes in their environment. The most iconic aspect of Papillon dogs is their ears, which are large and well fringed, giving them a butterfly wing-like appearance. Papillon dogs are particolored or white with patches of any color.

The temperament of Papillons is that of a happy, friendly, adventurous dog. They are generally neither shy nor aggressive. Papillon dogs can make excellent family dogs but should be watched around little children, as should any dog, due to a small child's lack of understanding of a dog's behavior and the likelihood that they will do something to upset the dog. Given the intelligence of Papillons, they require rigorous training and mental stimulation to prevent behavioral issues arising from boredom. According to Dr. Stanley Coren, an expert on animal intelligence, Papillon dogs are among the top ten brightest dogs, ranking 8th out of 138 breeds tested.

Play will take care of many of their exercise needs; however, as with all breeds, play is not sufficient for all exercise. Daily walks or runs are an excellent way to exercise a Papillon. They also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off-leash, such as a large, fenced yard. Papillon dogs are a very active breed of dogs and enjoy having a job to perform. Papillon breeders recommend dog agility, rally obedience, or obedience training for Papillons because of their intelligence and energy level.

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