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Breed Classification
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Papillons are toy breeds and were bred for companionship. Because they are small dogs, their litters generally consist of one to four puppies.
Color
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When puppies are born, it can be difficult to tell what color they will be. Tri-colored papillons may look black and white when they are born, and reds will become lighter as the puppy ages.
Ears
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Papillon puppies are born with their ears droopy. They will generally perk up around week 6.
Coat
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Papillons have a silky coat that requires brushing about once per week. The ear fringe is especially delicate and generally takes 1.5 to 2 years to grow out.
Growth
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Puppies will reach their full height by 6 months of age, though they can take up to 2.5 years to fully mature.
Papillion Puppy Information
"Papillon" is French for butterfly, and looking at a papillon's ears it's not difficult to see why they are given this name.