Playful
Loving
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Affectionate
Gentle
Reserved

Playful
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Outgoing
Responsive
Affectionate
Patient
Lively
Keen
Easygoing
Athletic
Bright
Clever

English Toy Papillons are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

French Pins are moderate shedders, but regular brushing can reduce shedding and maintain coat health.

Papillon and English Toy Spaniel

Miniature Pinscher, French Bulldog

Brown

Brown

Black

Black

Black
White
Brown
Pied
Red
Fawn
Sable

Brindle
Brown
Red
Black
White

English Toy Papillons have medium-length coats.

French Pins have coats that can be either short or medium in length.

Patellar Luxation
Anesthesia Sensitivity/Allergy

Diabetes
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Color Dilution Alopecia
Corneal Dystrophy
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Sebaceous Adenitis
vonWillebrand’s Disease

X-Rays
Blood Chemistry

Skin Scraping
X-Rays
Fecal Examination
Biopsy
Electrocardiogram
Eye Examinations
Urinalysis
Complete Blood Count
Endocardiogram
Buccal Mucosal Bleeding Time (BMBT)
Dermatopathology

English Toy Papillons are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

French Pins have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

English Toy Papillons are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

French Pins are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For English Toy Papillon, it's at least 8 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For French Pin, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most English Toy Papillons usually need at least 40 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

In general most French Pins usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The English Toy Papillon requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

The French Pin has low grooming needs and is easy to maintain.

Pin Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average per month expenses of an English Toy Papillon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The average per month expenses of a French Pin is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

English Toy Papillons have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

The English Toy Papillon is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

French Pins make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

English Toy Papillons are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

French Pins have an average level of friendliness towards children.

English Toy Papillons are good with cats, but early training is needed to prevent chasing behavior.

French Pins are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

English Toy Papillons are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

French Pins are less friendly towards other dogs, but can improve with socialization.

English Toy Papillons are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

French Pins are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

English Toy Papillons are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

French Pins are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.