Papillon - Toy
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PedigreeDogs Fact File
Size of Dog
How Lively
Exercise Required
Garden Size
Grooming Needs
Noise
Child Friendly
Type of Coat Long
Height 20-28cm (8-11in)
Weight 3 - 9 lbs
Colours Tricolour, white with patches.
Life Expectancy 13 - 16 years
Known Health Problems
some problems with progressive retinal atrophy
 
 
The Papillon is a small and friendly Toy dog. Papillons are hardy and usually long lived and devoted to their owners. They are friendly, happy and eager to please.

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Recommended Reading

The Complete Papillon by Carolyn and David Roe
"Includes expert advice on all aspects of caring for a Papillon from choosing a puppy to diet, exercise, and grooming plus much, much more"

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Breed Society/ClubLocation
South Wales Papillon ClubBristol 
Northern & Eastern Counties Papillon ClubEast Yorkshire 
Papillon Club of ScotlandFife 
Papillon (Butterfly Dog) ClubNorfolk 


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