Buyer question
Is a Papillon good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Papillon 4 out of 5 for beginners (easy if handled gently).
Source: the Papillon page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Papillon in the Animal Library
The detail
A European toy spaniel named for its butterfly-wing ears, the Papillon was a favorite of royal courts and now excels in agility and obedience. Bright, lively and friendly, it is one of the most trainable toy breeds and needs more activity than most.
- Temperament
- Happy, alert, friendly
- Best fit
- Active adults, dog sports
- Trainability
- 5 out of 5 (Quick, eager learner)
- Energy
- 4 out of 5 (Walks plus play and training)
- Grooming load
- 2 out of 5 (Brush twice weekly)
What to weigh
Papillons are fragile around rough play and can be barky. They are busy dogs that need daily activity, and some are hard to housetrain.