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Papillon

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The Papillon At a Glance
Recognized By
AKC 
Country of Origin
France 
Life Expectancy
13 - 15 yrs 
Height Range
8 - 11 in 
Weight Range
4 - 9 lbs 
Colors
White, varying shades of red, black/white, and tri-color 
Trainability
Excellent 
With Children
Good with older children 
With Animals
Good; they tend to get along best with smaller pets, and may challenge large dogs 
Climate
Tolerates heat well 
Indoor/Outdoor
Predominantly indoors with some outdoor time 
Exercise Reqd
Average 
Grooming Reqd
Weekly brushing 
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Papillons are great with little kids,the first 3 days that you have them they will be scared,but then its a great experience!!!!
- Posted by Natalia from Illinois
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Papillon Common Health Screenings
The following health screenings are often performed by responsible Papillon breeders:

Cardiac Evaluation - OFA
CERF Screening (Canine Eye Research Foundation)
Patellar Luxation Test - OFA
vonWillebrand's Disease (vWD) (genetic test)

Papillon Health Issues
The following conditions may be a concern in the Papillon:

Anasarca
Cataract
Corneal dystrophy
Entropion
Patellar Luxation
von Willebrands Disease