Learn about a Dog Every Day - The Butterfly Dog

The Butterfly Dog is a popular small dog breed, and the following is a detailed description of it:

Basic Information

• Alias: Butterfly-eared Dog, Papillon Dog
• Origin: France, Belgium
• Body type: small dog
• Height: 20~28 centimeters
• Weight: 3~5 kilograms
• Usage: play dog, companion dog
• Lifespan: 13~15 years, up to 20+ years

 

External Characteristics

• Head: Small head, medium width, slightly arched skull, round and black nose, delicate muzzle and suddenly thinning from the head down, very thin tip of the nose. The length of the muzzle (from the tip of the snout to the stop) is approximately equal to 1/3 of the length of the entire head (from the tip of the snout to the back of the head). the lips are tight, thin and black, and the tongue should be invisible when the mouth is closed. The bite is a clipped bite.
• Ears: Large ears, separated from side to side, root of the ear at the back of the head, erect or pendant ears. The erect type has ears that extend obliquely, resembling the wings of a butterfly with spreading wings; the pendant type is similar in every other respect, but the ears are pendulous and fully downward. The breed with the richly decorated coat is the better.
• Eyes: Lower on the face, of medium size, round but not prominent, with dark-colored orbs and sockets.
• Body: Longer than tall, less sturdy, medium chest, straight back.
• Coat: long silky hair, mostly smooth, some slightly wavy. The coat is white accompanied by mottling, with black, reddish-brown, fawn or other colors in the markings. The coat is abundant, long, delicate, flowing, straight and bouncy. The hair is straight on the back and sides of the body, and the chest is richly trimmed with no undercoat. The hair on the head, muzzle, front of the forelimbs, and hind limbs from the paws to the nodes is tight and short, with beautifully trimmed hairs around the edges of the ears, and medium-length, soft, smooth hairs on the inside. The backs of the forelegs are covered with ornamental hairs, which diminish at the ankle. The back legs are covered by “breeches” (also known as dress pants) up to the nubs, and the hair on the feet is short, but delicate trim may cover the tops of the feet.
• Limbs: The bones are strong and parallel, with decorative hairs on the posterior side of the forelimbs, and on the hind limbs, which resemble clusters of pants. Wolf claws can be removed from the forelimbs, and must be removed from the hind feet if they are present.
• Feet: elongated like a hare's foot, the toes are very raised and covered with fine hair. The claws are thin and long (hare claws), and the tips of the feet do not turn inward or outward.
• Tail: The tail is long, with a high root, and has large feathery decorative hairs and curves towards the back. The decorative hairs on the tail hang on the sides of the body.

 

Character traits

• The Butterfly Dog is lively and cheerful, intelligent and outgoing, bold and likes to be close to people.
• It is very exclusive to its owner and is easily jealous of third parties.
• The Butterfly Dog is stronger than it looks and loves outdoor sports.

 

Feeding and Training

• Diet: Butterfly dog's appetite is relatively small, need to pay attention to the balance and nutrition, you can choose high-quality dog food or homemade food, feeding several times, avoid feeding too much at once.
• Exercise: Butterfly Dogs do not need too much exercise, appropriate daily walks and play can be, but you need to take them out regularly to avoid excessive obesity and behavioral problems.
• Hygiene: The coat of the Butterfly Dog needs to be brushed and cleaned regularly to keep it healthy and beautiful. Also, the coat needs to be trimmed regularly to avoid excessive length that can interfere with vision and movement.
• Training: The Butterfly Dog is a very intelligent and easy-to-train dog breed that can be given basic obedience training and socialization training to improve their behavioral qualities and social skills. During training, positive guidance should be used to avoid scolding the dog.

 

Health and Care

• Butterfly dogs need to receive regular veterinary checkups and vaccinations to maintain their health and prevent diseases.
• Attention needs to be paid to their dental and eye health with regular cleanings and checkups.
• Butterfly dogs have a relatively long lifespan, but the exact lifespan is also related to diet, exercise, genetics and other factors, so owners should start from their daily life and pay attention to the care and protection of the health of butterfly dogs.

 

To summarize, the Butterfly Dog is an intelligent, lively and friendly small dog breed, which is very suitable as a family companion dog. In the process of raising them, owners need to pay attention to their diet, exercise, hygiene, training and health to ensure their healthy and happy growth.