Papillon Dog
INTRODUCTION
Papillon Dogs are Friendly, Alert, and Happy dogs. They are from the Toy group. According to the AKC Breed Popularity, they rank # 53. These dogs might be from the toy groups but are very athletic and good watchdogs because they are always on alert. They have made a name for themselves in many dog competitions. Papillon Dogs are Purebred, non-allergic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 8).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Intelligent, Friendly, Energetic, Happy, Alert
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Toy Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France, Belgium, Spain
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- They are one of the smartest dog breeds
2- They don’t all have “butterfly” ears
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Papillon dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, Sable, White & Chocolate, Black & White, Fawn & White, Red & White
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COAT TYPE
Single Coats
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LIFE SPAN
13 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 30 - 43cm ( 12 - 17in)
Height: 20 - 28cm (8 - 11in) -
TAIL
Plumed tail is carried over the back
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WEIGHT
3.6 - 4.5 kg
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BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: 1 to 2 time a year
Gestation period: 58-72 days -
LITTER SIZE
Averaging three puppies
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LOOK A LIKE
Toy Fox Terrier
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The first papillon, i.e. with angled ears, is said to have been born in 1896
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ORIGIN
France, Belgium, Spain
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
love companionship and will always try to be where their humans are
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
