The Papillon is a small, elegant spaniel-type breed named for its distinctive butterfly-shaped ears. Despite their dainty appearance, Papillons are athletic, highly intelligent, and among the best performers in canine agility and obedience sports. They are affectionate and adaptable, equally at home as lap dogs or competitive sport dogs.
My Papillon is wonderful in many ways but she barks at everything. Sounds outside, movement, birds in the garden, things only she can detect. We live in an apartment and my neighbours eventually complained. We worked with a trainer and it improved but never fully resolved. If you live in close proxi…
Read full review →My Papillon is the most charming little dog. She greets everyone with butterfly-winged ears erect, tail fanning, and an expression of pure delight at meeting a new friend. She charms everyone she encounters. She is soft and affectionate with me in the evenings, curled in my lap or pressed against my…
Read full review →My Papillon is the smartest dog I have ever owned in any size category. She learns new commands in one or two sessions, remembers them indefinitely, and performs sequences of twenty behaviours without a mistake. We compete in agility and she wins against dogs three times her size. She is small enoug…
Read full review →I have owned multiple small breeds and my Papillon is far and away the most responsive and trainable of all of them. He picks up training rapidly, performs reliably under distraction, and genuinely loves the mental engagement of working with me. He has competed successfully in obedience, rally, and …
Read full review →My Papillon lived to fifteen and was active and engaged until his final year. The longevity of this breed is one of its greatest gifts. I had fifteen wonderful years with the most intelligent, charming, and characterful dog I have ever known. He competed in agility until eleven, learned new tricks u…
Read full review →I got into dog agility specifically to have an activity to share with my Papillon. She has been the ideal partner for it. She is fast, precise, and reads my handling cues beautifully. We have competed at regional level and she has won consistently against all sizes. The sport has been incredible fun…
Read full review →My Papillon is perfectly suited to my city lifestyle. She is small enough to take everywhere dogs are permitted, calm enough for restaurants and coffee shops, and athletic enough to enjoy the parks and paths in our area. She does need a reasonable amount of exercise for a small dog but it is easily …
Read full review →My Papillon combines the elegance of a show dog with the drive of a working sport dog. She is beautiful, well-proportioned, and carries herself with natural grace. On the agility course she transforms into a focused athlete who flows over equipment with stunning precision. At home she is a lap dog w…
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