Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel)
Other names : Papillon, Phalene
The Papillon is a gentle, docile companion dog who can be a little 'invasive' sometimes in his constant search for attention and hugs. The quietest subjects can be suitable for the elderly, while the most active ones will get along beautifully with children they can play with. There are two varieties of Continental Toy Spaniel which are distinguished by the ears: one variety has straight ears (called "Papillon/butterfly") and the other has hanging ears (called "Phalène/moth").
Life expectancy |
The Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel) has a life expectancy of between 13 and 15 years |
Temperament |
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Size |
Small
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Adult size |
Female
Between 10 and 12 in
Male
Between 10 and 12 in
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Adult weight |
Female
Between 2 and 11 lb
Male
Between 2 and 9 lb
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Coat colour
The body of the coat is white and, elsewhere, every colour is allowed. The main colour should always be white. |
White |
Type of coat
The hair is mid-length. The hair of the outer coat is thin but abundant and gives the appearance of a shiny, silky, wavy fur without ever being curly. There is no undercoat. |
Long |
Eye colour
The eyes are dark. |
Brown
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Purchase price |
The Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel) costs between £510 and £690 |
You should never cross a Papillon with a Phalène because it can lead to the birth of puppies with mixed ears meaning semi-upright and this constitutes a very serious defect and does not correspond to the standard of the breed.
More details about the Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel)
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Origins and history
The Papillon is an ancient dog represented on many paintings of the Renaissance, next to the great ladies of the time. It is therefore believed that his origin is European (Western Europe). His most recent history is recorded in France and Belgium where, in the last century, the Continental Toy Spaniel was divided into the two current varieties, depending on the shape of their ears (butterfly or moth). The official recognition of the breed is fairly recent since the CFI approved the standard in 1937.
FCI classification of the Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel)
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Group 9 - Companion and Toy Dogs
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Section 9 : Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Varieties
- The Papillon (with straight ears)
- the Phalène (with floppy ears)
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Characteristics
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Behaviour
Training a Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel)
The Continental Toy Spaniel is very easy to educate because he cooperates with his master if the latter has a consistent and gentle attitude. Brutality is not suitable for this dog as he tends to be quite sensitive.
Since he is keen, he quickly understands what is expected of him and so he learns enthusiastically if the relationship with his master is based on trust and respect.
Pay attention all the same because his beautiful natural abilities should not imply a relaxed education. It must be started as soon as the Papillon puppy arrives at home so that he does not learn any bad habits.
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Lifestyle
Breed compatibility Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel)
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Purchase price
The price of a Papillon varies according to his origins, age and gender. An average of £690 is asked for a dog registered with the Kennel Club.
Around £20 /month will be necessary to support a dog of this size.
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Shedding
Average
The Continental Toy Spaniel only moults once a year, but he still requires daily brushing to remove dead hair.
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Grooming
The maintenance of this toy dog is not complicated despite his abundance of fur. You just have to untangle the coat regularly to avoid the forming of knots.
Otherwise, it is not necessary to groom him, except if he is really dirty. But generally speaking, this dog is clean.
His ears are to be monitored and cleaned regularly, especially the drooping ears of the Phalène.
Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel): Health
Life expectancy is estimated at 14 years.
Despite his fragile appearance, this dog is quite robust relative to his size so he enjoys a very good longevity.
It is necessary to avoid the exposure of this dog to the sun when it is too hot because a heat stroke can quickly affect him. It is necessary to take walks early in the morning and late in the evening and to give him fresh water regularly.
It is not uncommon to see these little dogs clad in coats when it starts to get cold. In reality, they do not necessarily need it because, despite the fact that they don’t have an undercoat, they are much more robust than people would think.
Only when one neglects his needs for expending energy does he begins to gain weight. Otherwise, he is not greedy or gluttonous, so there is no reason for this dog to become overweight.
- Atrial disorder
- Retinal progressive atrophy
- Follicular dysplasia of black hair
- Progressive hereditary ataxia
Name ideas for a Papillon (Continental Toy Spaniel)
- Fifi
- Malcom
- Kyle
- Liam
- Walko
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