Papillon

A dainty and alert toy dog with butterfly-like ears.

The Papillon is a small, elegant toy breed known for its distinctive butterfly-like ears and lively personality. Despite its delicate appearance, it is a sturdy and athletic dog, excelling in obedience and agility. Papillons are highly intelligent, affectionate, and thrive in active households.

Quick Facts

SizeSmall
Breed GroupToy
Lifespan12–15 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 30 minutes per day
TrainabilityHighly trainable and eager to please, Papillons are fast learners and excel in obedience and tricks.
Grooming NeedsLow
SheddingYes
Barking TendencyHigh
TemperamentBright, friendly, and curious, Papillons are social dogs that enjoy companionship and are usually good with children and other pets.

Available Papillons

2 dogs available
Bear & Morgan, a 3 years old male Papillon available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Shropshire

Dogs Trust

Bear & Morgan

Shropshire
SexMale
Age3 years
BreedPapillon

Are you right for Bear & Morgan?Introducing Bear (4) and Morgan (12), a friendly Papillon duo looking for their forever home together. They can live with sensible older primary school-aged children, can be left alone for up to 4 hours, and both travel well in the car.Is Bear & Morgan right for you?Bear is a very friendly chap who also loves being around his family. He's a lap dog in the making and is more than happy to curl up on your knee for cuddles on the sofa. Morgan is the sweet older gentleman who simply loves spending time with his people. Despite his age, he still enjoys going for walks and having a good explore. Both boys have beautiful, long coats that will require regular grooming and maintenance to keep them looking and feeling their best.

Wilbur & Edna, a 10 years old male Papillon available for adoption from Blue Cross in Oxfordshire

Blue Cross

Wilbur & Edna

Oxfordshire
SexMale
Age10 years
BreedPapillon

I'm Wilbur ( & Edna) I'm a 9-year-old Papillon Cross from Burford rehoming centre and I'm looking for my forever homeI'm a 9-year-old Papillon Cross from Burford rehoming centre and I'm looking for my forever home. Please read my profile below to find out more.Say hello to the lovely Wilbur and his glamourous companion Edna, this delightful couple are hoping you’ll be the ones to take them home and snuggle up with them on the sofa!This marvellous couple have been in a foster home recently and have had a golden report, ‘they’re both delightful and have settled in really well! Wilbur is very much a lap dog, and he takes his job very seriously – every lap in the house has been tested out by him. Edna loves to be sit next to you on the sofa and will tap you with her paw if you’ve stopped and she wants more. Wilbur is great at chasing pigeons off the grass and Edna is chief fly exterminator, what more could anyone want?!’.They could live with older school age children who would like to play a part in their daily routine and maybe sneak them a treat or two – although they do need to lose a bit of weight! This delightful duo is ideally looking for a multi carer household so there are multiple people to love on them but most importantly, more than one lap! Edna and Wilbur will need to be the only pets in their new home so they can take centre stage and not have to share their people.Although they are small, these two adventurers certainly like to get their steps in and have conquered many treks in their time, so if their new owners wanted to take them out to interesting and unfamiliar locations to explore, then Edna and Wilbur are ready and waiting with their harnesses on!If these two are the charming canines you’ve been searching for, please get in touch today.