Papillon vs Chihuahua
Compare Papillon and Chihuahua: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Papillon
VS
Chihuahua
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Papillon
Chihuahua
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
FCI Group
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
9 – Companion and Toy Dogs
Height
25 – 28 cm
15 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 5 kg
1 – 3 kg
Life expectancy
13 – 15 years
10 – 18 years
Child friendly
4/5
2/5
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
2/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
5/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Papillon
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Tiny
Chihuahua
Low grooming
Tiny
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 Chihuahua
The Chihuahua is a tiny yet sturdy companion dog, usually 1.5–3 kg with an apple-shaped head and large eyes. Found in smooth or long coats in many colors, it is devoted, alert, and bold. It needs daily walks, training, close companionship, and good health and dental care to thrive.
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