The Temperament of the Papillon
The Papillon has the appearance of a dainty toy breed, but
many owners will claim that their dogs are "big dogs in
little dog suits". The Papillon is hardy; some people find that
their Papillon is very capable of handling a good five-mile
walk. Others believe the reality is that their Papillon will
resist such an outing if the grass is somewhat damp, or if
there are two clouds in the sky that might lead to rain.
Some Papillon owners believe that their dogs interpret any
new event as having been put on for their benefit, and that
the dogs do their best to be attentive hosts or hostesses.
Another aspect of the Papillon that has led many to believe
the "big dog" assertion is this breed's surprising athletic
ability. Perhaps people are surprised that in contrast to its
staid and stately representation in the Old Master portraits,
the Papillon is highly energetic and intelligent (Stanley
Coren, in The Intelligence of Dogs, rates the Papillon eighth
among all breeds). This makes Papillons very easy to train
as they are so quick to learn. Provided their genetic
structure is sound and they are healthy, Papillons are built
for movement, and most do not need any encouragement to
apply their energy to athletic activities.
The papillon is considered to be a "wash and wear" breed and
requires minimal grooming. Papillons have a fine-haired,
single length coat. The coat is shed twice a year. As puppies,
papillons have short length fur and as adults, the coat is
long and silky.
(Wikipedia)
many owners will claim that their dogs are "big dogs in
little dog suits". The Papillon is hardy; some people find that
their Papillon is very capable of handling a good five-mile
walk. Others believe the reality is that their Papillon will
resist such an outing if the grass is somewhat damp, or if
there are two clouds in the sky that might lead to rain.
Some Papillon owners believe that their dogs interpret any
new event as having been put on for their benefit, and that
the dogs do their best to be attentive hosts or hostesses.
Another aspect of the Papillon that has led many to believe
the "big dog" assertion is this breed's surprising athletic
ability. Perhaps people are surprised that in contrast to its
staid and stately representation in the Old Master portraits,
the Papillon is highly energetic and intelligent (Stanley
Coren, in The Intelligence of Dogs, rates the Papillon eighth
among all breeds). This makes Papillons very easy to train
as they are so quick to learn. Provided their genetic
structure is sound and they are healthy, Papillons are built
for movement, and most do not need any encouragement to
apply their energy to athletic activities.
The papillon is considered to be a "wash and wear" breed and
requires minimal grooming. Papillons have a fine-haired,
single length coat. The coat is shed twice a year. As puppies,
papillons have short length fur and as adults, the coat is
long and silky.
(Wikipedia)
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Here, at Road's End Papillons, I take my dogs on a hike 4 - 5
times / week ; Some on and some off leash, and they all love
it....rain or shine.
They can run and jump just like Australian Shepherds or small
Border Collies, but they think they are as tall as a Russian
Wolfhound.
times / week ; Some on and some off leash, and they all love
it....rain or shine.
They can run and jump just like Australian Shepherds or small
Border Collies, but they think they are as tall as a Russian
Wolfhound.
