Papiox Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Papiox is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal
Spirited

Papiox dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

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Toy Fox Terrier, Papillon

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Brown

Black

Black
Brown
Red
White

The coat of a Papiox falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Papiox can have a litter of 2-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Papioxs are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Papiox is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Portacaval Shunt

Cataracts
Glaucoma
Hypothyroidism
Food Allergies

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Papiox have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

Papioxs dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Papioxs 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 Papiox, it's at least 5 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papioxs usually need at least 30 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 Papiox is a breed of dog that is known for its low grooming needs.

Papiox should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Nail Clipper

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Papiox feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Papiox is somewhere $1.00 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Papiox 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.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Papiox is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Papioxs are average friendly dogs towards children.

Papioxs are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Papioxs are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Papioxs are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Papioxs are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Papiox for a mellower experience.

Papiox dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.