Small, cute and smart. These are the characteristics of the Papillon dog, a dog loved by the European nobility. Unlike other breeds of this size, the Papillon is not a lap animal.

Despite its small size, don't be fooled, this little dog is extremely agitated and has a lot of energy.

So, if you like to walk with your pet, but also like to be calm in the company of your pet, this dog is ideal!

Do you want to know more details about this breed that is still little known in Brazil? Keep reading and find out everything about the Papillon dog!

Firstly, the true name of the Papillon breed is Continental Dwarf Spaniel. That's because, he was originally used as a hunting dog.

But you must be wondering how such a small dog can be a hunter breed. Papillon was used in Renaissance palaces to hunt rats that infested the place. 

By the way, this is one of the oldest breeds and is depicted in several European paintings. Papillon comes from French and means butterfly.

Who gave this nickname to him was Queen Marie Antoinette, who, seeing the animals running full of energy, said they looked like butterflies. This resemblance is, of course, due to the size of their fringed ears.

The Papillon dog is delicate, small. In this way, its structure is more slender, that is, it does not tend to eat a lot. In addition, the Papillon has long and abundant hair.

Despite this, he does not have any undercoat, which means that he does not lose much hair. Thus, the physical characteristic that most defines this breed is the fringe on its large ears, which is where the name butterfly came from.

When those ears are up, cocked, he is called a Papillon. On the other hand, there is another version of the Continental Spaniel with the furry ears hanging down. 

Thus, this variety is called Phalène, moth in French. Furthermore, the coat of the Papillon can be of three different compositions: Black and white, fawn and white and tricolor.

The characteristic that most defines the Papillon dog is its companionship with its owner. Thus, he likes to do whatever pleases the owner.

This happens because this breed is one of the smartest in the world, it ranks eighth in the ranking of dogs. That way, he can tell by your reactions what you like and what you don't like. So always try to please.

In addition, this is a great breed to be trained and can learn everything from tricks to the ideal place to do its business.

But pay attention, the Papillon is a very agitated dog. He loves it and needs to go out for a walk daily. So, there's no point in adopting an animal of this breed just to stay at home watching TV, okay?

The Papillon is very sociable and gets along well with everyone, animals and humans. He is a great dog to have around the elderly and children.

But be careful, if you have rodents or birds at home, the Papillon may not like it. Remember, he is a hunter of small animals, so he might want to attack them.

But be careful, this can put you in risky situations. As he is a very delicate and fragile dog he can get hurt easily.

As the Papillon is still a little known dog, its price ends up being a little higher. In the most indicated places, its value can vary from 5 thousand to 15 thousand!

Therefore, it is important that you research and visit the kennel before deciding to buy your Papillon. 

Many places do not take good care of the animals and leave them in precarious breeding situations. So it's critical to know if the creators have recommendations and if their installations are suitable!

In addition, there are many places that carry out animal donations. The Papillon might be a little harder to find for adoption, but it never hurts to take a look, right? 

First of all, this breed is small and very light. The height of a Papillon can vary from 20 cm to 28 cm. Moreover, its weight can range from 2 kg to 5 kg. That is, he really is very delicate and needs attention in his creation.

Also, as this dog is very active and intelligent, he likes to discover new things. So, your Papillon can end up climbing in high places and a fall can even be fatal.

One danger considered is with dogs and larger animals. Being very sociable, these larger animals can easily end up hurting the Papillon. By the way, very young children can injure an animal of this breed.

In addition, he is one of the breeds that have greater longevity and with a low history of genetic diseases. So, a Papillon can live between 12 and 16 years.

So, to have a Papillon it is important that you are not a sedentary person. It is essential that this breed gets at least half an hour of exercise daily. By the way, games with toys are also ideal for entertaining him.

On the other hand, the Papillon also needs to expend its mental energy. He likes to learn new commands and little tricks! So invest in mentally and physically entertaining your dog.

In addition, the Papillon is a dog that does not tend to bark much. But if you don't take care of him right, he may end up barking more to get your attention. Always remember that he doesn't like to sit still.

This is a very clean dog. So, you should take an average bath a month. In addition, brushing should be weekly to keep the coat shiny and healthy.

Hygienic tosa is very important so that he doesn't get unkempt. But he should never be sheared for reasons of aesthetics or temperature.

Despite being furry, he has no undercoat, so he does very well in our climate and sheds very little hair.

In addition, the part under their paws must be clipped to prevent slipping. It can slip on very smooth floors. So stay tuned.

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