Answer: No! Papillon is not a hypoallergenic breed, although these dogs are known to shed their fur only on a seasonal basis and in a very limited manner and they also do not produce a lot of dander.
Answer: Properly trained and well-socialized Papillons are fairly fine with kids and these pooches are happy to play loads of games with an active and fun-loving child. But still, it is important to keep an eye on them whenever they are around a small kid as these canines are not highly tolerant of all the antics and quirks of a child and might get upset with them.
Answer: If these pooches are properly introduced to a lot of different canines at a young age, then they can be fairly friendly with other canines when they grow up. But without proper training and socialization, Papillons are not known to get along that well with other dogs.
Answer: Yes! Papillons are very affectionate and warm to cats. These canines remain highly gentle and kind to the members of the feline family and thus they are a great option for those people who are looking to raise a dog and a cat at the same time in their house.
Answer: Due to their small size, Papillons are not considered to be great guard dogs but they do make fairly decent watchdogs instead. These canines are good at looking after their homes and alerting their owners through their bark in case of a potential threat or danger that could come in the form of an intruder, burglar or trespasser.
Answer: Papillons do require a little bit of time to properly adjust to the apartment lifestyle, but once they get comfortable with their surroundings, then they are known to make a fine apartment canine.
Answer: Papillons do not shed a lot. They only shed on a seasonal basis and that too in a fairly limited manner. They are great for those people who don’t want to deal with a lot of dog hair in their homes.
Answer: As Papillons are pretty easy to train and are fairly sweet and friendly in nature, they are considered to be a decent option for first-time owners. But, keep in mind, these canines do have fairly high exercise needs and they require a lot of training and guidance from their owners so as to become a bit more sociable in nature, especially towards other canines.
Answer: Yes! The Papillon is a fairly vocal breed. These canines mostly bark when they want their owners’ attention or when they are guarding their homes. They can also sometimes bark just to express their feelings. This is not the breed for you if you are looking for a calm and quiet canine as Papillons are known to make some noise.
Answer: Papillons need a good amount of exercise on a daily basis so as to remain healthy and contented. Long walks either in a park or a garden are good for these pooches as they can freely move and explore the outside world. They also like to play various games with their family members like catch-the-ball, hide & seek, frisbeeing et cetera, hence regular play session should also be given to them as these sessions not only keep these canines fit and healthy but they also make them highly happy and cheerful.
Answer: No! Papillons are not known to do very well when they are left alone for a long period of time. These pooches can become highly bored, sad and restless due to loneliness and if this is done to them on a regular basis, then various bad habits can also be developed in these canines like destructive chewing, incessant barking et cetera. Hence it is not recommended to leave a Papillon canine all alone for an extended period of time, especially on a regular basis.
Answer: Papillons are very easy to train. These pooches are extremely smart and they learn and understand a lot of difficult commands and tricks from their owners fairly quickly. They are highly alert and attentive during the training sessions and they also are immensely compliant and agreeable whenever their owners are teaching them something new. This is an overall very fun breed to train and their owners will definitely have a great time teaching various things to these sharp-minded canines.
Answer: Papillons have fairly manageable grooming requirements. Their coat is only needed to be brushed once or twice every week so as to remove extra loose hair from their body. Occasional baths are fine for them but their ears and eyes must be cleaned on a regular basis. Their teeth should also be brushed regularly so as to maintain proper dental hygiene and their nails must be trimmed whenever it is necessary as overly long nails can be highly painful to the canines especially while walking or sprinting.
Answer: Papillons have a decent tolerance to heat. They can comfortably reside in moderately hot areas and thus are a fine option for those people who are looking to raise a canine in slightly warm and summery regions.
Answer: Papillons do not have a great tolerance to cold. They are not very suitable for chilly and low-temperature areas and they will need a lot of care and protection from their owners if they want to live comfortably in a cold region.
Answer: Yes! Papillons are highly intelligent canines who have amazing learning and thinking skills. Their decision-making and problem-solving abilities are also pretty awesome and they are often placed at #8 position in the list of most intelligent canine breeds that features hundreds of distinct dog breeds from all around the world.
Answer: Yes! Papillons are highly outgoing and stranger-friendly canines. They are happy to meet new people and are always ready to get some belly rubs and pats from them.
Answer: No! Papillons are not excessive droolers. They only drool after eating/drinking something or sometimes when they are excited, but apart from this, they don’t drool all that much.
Answer: Papillons can be a little expensive to bring home for some people but they try to make up for this through their moderate maintenance needs. These pooches have manageable grooming requirements, they are exceptionally smart and easy to train, and they are immensely friendly in nature. They do have fairly high exercise needs but apart from this, Papillons are fairly low-maintenance in nature.
Answer: Papillons have a subpar availability in India. They are available in some of the better-known cities of this country, but when it comes to most of the smaller regions of India, it is still pretty hard to find a Papillon canine there.
Answer: The average price of a Papillon puppy in India is around ₹30,000 to ₹40,000. But there are a lot of factors that affect their price in the country and because of that, the cost of bringing a Papillon puppy home can go fairly high.
Answer: It mostly comes to personal preference. Some Papillons do like to swim or play in the water while others are not so happy when they are inside a water body. Hence, if you have a Papillon that is comfortable around water, then you can definitely take him for a swim (with all the necessary safety measures), but if your pooch is not happy and excited to get in the water, then you should never force him to swim or play in the water.
Answer: Papillons mostly come in the following colors that are listed below:
Answer: Papillon is a fairly healthy breed that has an average lifespan of about 13-16 years. Some of these pooches can even live longer than 16 years of age if they are consistently provided proper care, nutrition, exercise, and protection.
Answer: Most common health problems found in the Papillons are Inherited Deafness, Hypothyroidism, Collapsing Trachea, Liver Stunt, Urinary Stones, and Hernias.