Origin of the Papillon Dog

The Papillon Dog originated in Spain and is one of the oldest dog breeds in Europe. Papillon dogs are very popular in France. After being introduced to France, they were regarded as the apple of their eyes by the royal family and nobles at that time. They even lived more comfortably than other people at that time. The Papillon's popularity is inseparable from its gentle and peaceful character. It only acts coquettishly towards its owner and is quite cold in front of strangers, so the butterfly dog ​​is very suitable to be kept as a companion dog.

Appearance of Papillon Dog

Papillon Dog is a small dog. The height is generally less than 28 cm, the weight is 3.6-4.5 kg, and the life span is 10-14 years. The coat color is mostly black and white, but also brown and white. It also has a common name: butterfly-eared dog, because its two ears are upright and spread out, very similar to the wings of a butterfly. The butterfly-eared dog has a small head, medium width, a slightly arch-shaped head, and a nose. Round, black, with a sharp snout. The eyebrows are clearly angled. In the center of the head, there is an obvious strip of white spots sandwiched between the main color stripes of the body, which may be wide or narrow.

Habits of the Papillon Dog

The Papillon Dog is a very bold dog, and is very responsive and alert. Its ears were originally lop ears, and were later improved to upright ears. , when alert, each ear is carried back to form an angle of approximately 45 degrees with the head. The pinna should be strong enough to hold the entire ear upright. Although it is very courageous, it does not attack humans. It is gentle and affectionate towards people. It is a particularly happy thing to have a butterfly dog ​​as a companion dog. Although it is small in size, it looks fragile, but it is adaptable. Very strong. Coupled with her good looks, she is loved by many ladies who love beauty.