Papillon is a description of the breed

Among fans of miniature dogs, the popularity of papillions has been invariable for about 700 years. They received their name because of the shape of their ears, which resemble the butterfly wings (from the French Papillon - butterfly). You can also find a name for papillons, like a French flower or a doggy kings. Why so? But because they were favorites at the court of the King of the Sun - Louis XIV, with special love for them belonged to Queen Maria Antoinette, and the incomparable Madame de Pompadour. To get acquainted with this interesting dog, first of all, we will get acquainted with the standards of the papillon breed.

Papillon is a description of the breed

Let's start with external parameters. Papillons are graceful dogs with a thin skeleton of almost square format. The weight of the adult does not exceed 2.5 kg with height (height at the withers) of only 20-28 cm (depending on the sex of the dog). On the pointed muzzle are quite large, well overgrown ears. Please note that papillons are recognized as pedigrees as standing ears (actually papillons), and with hanging, drop-like forms (in this case such dogs are called a phallus). The tail of these dogs is magnificent - with a luxurious long coat and rounded to the back. The papillon body is also covered with the same long coat (the coat has a white color with multi-colored spots, excluding dark shades of chestnut and reddish-brown flowers). The body rests on medium height, thin legs.

It is impossible not to say about the peculiar character of the papillons. These dogs, resembling a miniature living toy, like when they are squeezed and caressed, can tirelessly play with you for hours. But at the slightest even a hint of hostility towards the owner, these "butterflies" turn into unusually menacing, intuitively anticipating the actions of the ill-wishers, the warriors. With all this, the papillions have a soft temper, they can not stand excessive noise, rudeness, and even more so cruel attitude. In addition, they are very attached to the owner and may even be jealous of him. We hope that it is unnecessary to remind that it is a dog for room keeping.

Pros and cons of the Papillon breed

A few words about the weaknesses and features of the breed (whether it is to consider it as minuses is your right). First of all, luxurious hair will require daily care (combing), while bathing (infrequent, as necessary) should use a special shampoo . The breed has a tendency to such diseases as congenital deafness, retinal atrophy, dislocation of the kneecap.