Papillon
VS
Brazilian Terrier
Papillon vs Brazilian Terrier
Compare Papillon and Brazilian Terrier side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
Papillon
Brazilian Terrier
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
25 – 28 cm
33 – 40 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
8 – 12 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
3/5
Energy level
4/5
3/5
Intelligence
5/5
3/5
Trainability
5/5
3/5
Health
5/5
4/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
2/5
Barking level
4/5
4/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
2/5
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Characteristics
Papillon
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Brazilian Terrier
Small
Summary
About Papillon
The Papillon is a small, elegant toy dog with large butterfly-like ears, a fine, silky parti-coloured coat and a plumed tail. Lively, intelligent and highly trainable, it enjoys activity and mental stimulation, makes an alert watchdog, needs regular brushing, and often lives into the mid–late teens.
About Brazilian Terrier
The Brazilian Terrier is a medium‑small, athletic, tricolor farm terrier from Brazil, bred for ratting and watchdog work. Energetic, intelligent, and often bonded to one person, it needs daily exercise, consistent positive training, and mental stimulation. Grooming is simple; sourcing puppies abroad can be difficult.
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