Papillon
Small dog breeds
Origin: | France |
Size Type: | Small dog breeds |
Height: | 8-11 inches (20-28 cm) |
Weight: | 4.5 kg |
Form of ear: | V-shaped ears |
Form of a tail: | Tail wind |
Life span: | 12-14 years |
Japanese Site: | Papillon |
Overview
I suspect the origin of the Papillon is not very clear , but that the small dog that was often painted in old tapestries and paintings , has been developing improved in modern times, the dog was known as spaniel small in the 16th century . It was called " Tiny spaniel " ancestors of Papillon . At a later , Papillon came to France by way of the Boruguna of Italy , but touted upstream company of France , it has been trading at a price . The ladies of the Middle Ages , but there was a tendency to prefer to be drawn to the portrait with this elegant small dog , and proud of it . In the 16th century , the popularity of small spaniel dog is high in the court of France , it was fairly prevalent . I have been told and Madame Pampa Dole , Marie Antoinette also had been deeply loved a dog smart in this small size . Refers to Marie Antoinette , pushed up to the death penalty stand with Papillon dog of his . It means that Papillon " butterfly " in French , but is also referred to as a butterfly Spaniel an alias . Papillon is carried to England from France , across the United States In addition, it has been certified to American Kennel Club in 1935 .
Characteristics
It is desirable length is a little longer than the withers , the back line is that the horizontal . Limbs straight , I extend to smart . There is a small rounded skull . In the eye slightly larger almond-shaped , there is a border of black with dark eye color . Round nose tip is flat somewhat . The color of the nose is black. Proboscis is kurtosis , it is felt considerably narrower than the skull . Per high position , while drawing an arch in the back hair decoration is rich , tail are carrying as of squirrel tail . The ear is a major feature of this dog , big butterfly is wide as spread the wings , there is a hair ornament at the tip . There is a ( Farren ) to those standing and pin , the one that is hanging you are tilted forward ears . You had better avoid mating with Farren of this lop-eared , with Papillon of prominent ears is good . The puppy is born between them , could be a ear semierect , this is not preferred is a disadvantage . The hushed shadows , prefer dogs upright , popular by far is Papillon lop-eared in Japan in recent years . In some countries, the different kind of dog this dog both . The coat of silky shiny , behind the breast , of the forelimb , the tail is long , especially . In addition, as wearing riding breeches , long hind limbs beautiful coat grows . Jomo is fairly rich , undercoat has not yet grows little It is a feature of this dog .
Temperament
The bright and cheerful, agile operation. I will show curiosity always things around. Assertive strong brave in any scene with a small dog. In addition, I can adapt quickly to any climate.
Color
The only party color, hair color, which is certified, is the ideal what team of brown and black, are in the eye and ear, including the top of the head to the ground color of white. And those of the white color, the whole body is the thing which white is not in quite the whole body, I would be disqualified at the show.
How to Care & How to Train
Care of coat may be a degree twice a week, brushing lightly. No need for trimming, bathing is carried out 2-3 times a month.
Exercise
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Disease to be careful
Hearing loss, cataract, pan-progressive retinal atrophy, patellar dislocation
Disease that can be seen occasionally
None
Inspection want to
Knee joint inspection, ophthalmic examination