Introduction

If you’re looking for the perfect dog to bring home, consider adopting a papillon. The papillon is a small, energetic dog that can be trained to do just about anything. This breed has been around since the 17th century and was originally used as hunting dogs in France. Today, these lovable little pups still retain their love of being outdoors and getting lots of attention from their owners!

The history of the papillon dog

The papillon dog breed is one of the most popular breeds with a long history. Papillon means “butterfly” and this word can be seen in many languages today, including French, Spanish and German. The origins of the papillon dog are not known but they were first mentioned in literature as early as 1560 by Nicholas Gilles who wrote about them being used to hunt birds and small animals.

In 1669, Dutch artist Jan Steen created a painting called “The Merry Family” which featured several dogs including two that look very similar to modern day papillons.

During Queen Victoria’s reign at Buckingham Palace in England (1837 – 1901), she liked her pets so much that she had over 100 dogs at any given time! Some sources say that even after her death there were still dozens of canine companions roaming around parts of Buckingham Palace (that means there must have been plenty of treats for them).

Papillon dog characteristics

A papillon dog is a small, toy breed with a long body and short legs. They have large heads, ears and tails. Their hair is soft and silky. The papillon comes in three colors – white (with blue eyes), black (with brown eyes) or tricolor (white with patches of tan, gold or apricot).

The papillon’s body is longer than it is tall; their legs are very thin in comparison to the rest of their body. This makes them graceful when they walk or run, but they may have trouble jumping onto high surfaces or over obstacles because they don’t have enough strength in their muscles to support themselves vertically against gravity.

Their chests are deep enough that you can see some of their ribcage when looking from above at an angle from just behind where his front leg meets his chest down toward his hindquarters underneath where you would normally stand when holding him up next to yourself like this one here doggy style–and don’t forget about those adorable round little paws either!

Training a papillon

Training a papillon dog is an enjoyable experience. They are intelligent, easy to train and can be trained for many tasks. Papillon dogs are good with children, so if you have young children at home, consider this breed.

Training your dog at home is possible through positive reinforcement training methods such as clicker training or lure/reward training. If you would like help from an experienced trainer, there are several options available in most areas of the country: private lessons, group classes and puppy socialization classes.

Grooming your papillon

Your papillon’s coat must be brushed regularly to prevent tangles and mats from forming. Brush your dog’s coat daily with a firm bristle brush, or every other day if you prefer. If you use an electric dog grooming tool, be careful not to accidentally shave off too much hair when you are trimming around the eyes and ears.

Trim any hair that may have grown between the pads of your dog’s feet so that they don’t get irritated by having long fur there. You can use scissors or clippers for this task. However, if your dog has black fur on the pads of their feet, trimming them can cause bleeding if you cut too close; instead use a nail file to keep them smooth but not long enough to allow infections into the sensitive areas underneath them!

The papillon is a charming, intelligent and energetic dog that makes an excellent pet.

The papillon is a charming, intelligent and energetic dog that makes an excellent pet. They are small in size, making them ideal for apartment living. They have lots of energy and need daily exercise to release their pent-up energy. A good walk or play time will keep them healthy and happy!

Papillons love to be with their family members and receive lots of affection from them. Because they are so friendly towards people, they do not make the best guard dog due to their trusting nature! The only time when a papillon should act as a guard is if he feels threatened by another animal or person outside the home.

Conclusion

There you have it, the history of the papillon dog and everything you need to know about caring for one. As always, we would love to hear from you in the comments section below if there is anything else you’d like to add or ask!