Papillon Hair -Loss vs Hair- Shedding

Papillons shed their hair twice/year.

The Papillon being a "single coat" (no under-coat) dog , and with regular brushing, you can avoid most of the white hair on your clothes, couch and other.

A Papillon under stress may loose hair, a lot of hair! Right down to the puppy look between 4 and 7 months.
Stress can be initiated by:
Bitches post whelping.
Health problems.
Insufficient diet.
There are many more reasons, why a Papillon can be stressed out, but these above are common ones.

Here is our Gina as a 15 months old girl with a full healthy coat.

Above is our Matti : one months post whelping. And that hair-loss on her has gone to the worth since December 09.

Road's End Naughty Nana

Our star number 2. Nana is now 3.5 Months old. Parents are below

The Papillon over the Centuries

Over The Centuries, the tiny Papillon has been far luckier than many of the Royal Families that owned them!In Europe the ruling families knew about  Papillons but this breed was not introduced into Great Britain until 1905 and not recognized by the A.K.C. until 1915.
Despite how popular they were among the Royalty and titled of Europe, they were very slow to be embraced by the English speaking people.The first English champion wasn’t born until 1922, and the Papillon (Butterfly Dog) Club wasn’t formed until two years later in 1924.
In 1935 the Papillon Club of America (PCA) was founded, with the United States holding their first specialty show in 1936. Interest in the breed faltered, and then regenerated in 1948.  In 1954 the second specialty show was held.The Papillon has become a family favorite of men, women and children who not only love them sitting on their laps, but have a special place in their hearts for this breed of dog.

Road's End Ore'O

@ 3 Months, Ore'O is one of our up-coming stars!!

The photos below are Ore'O's parents

St. Valentine

St. Valentine Baptizing St Lucilla (ca 1575)

Road's End Jasinthe (Min)

Our Min is the daughter of

Walzing Mathilda vom Cavalierchen + Quarter Man von den Kolibris.

Min should be getting her first babes in the 2nd week of March2010. The dad is Silenzio's Brolle.

Min + Brolle below, parents above.

The Matter of Ears:

Papillons with a "soft ear", or "broken ear" may be sometimes shown as a "Phalene".

The too soft tissue on a Papillons is a serious fault in the breed, and it should not be confused with a true Phalene, the drop ear variety of a Papillon.
The photos show a true Papillon (Walzing Mathilda vom Cavalierchen, owned by Road's End),  and a true Phalene(Pixidust Independence Day-owned by Angie Hindeman)

The Papillon's Personality & Temperament

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  The Papillon is a extroverted dog, outgoing and people oriented.
• The Papillon is like a little guy in a tuxedo: he carries himself with a great amount of confidence.
• He is gifted with a keen intelligence combined with a great desire to please.
• He can figure out all kinds of problems, and how to solve them; and also be one step ahead and out-think you as a master, if you don't pay attention.
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  The Papillon wants, and needs to learn the basic house rules, and beyond. But beware: rewards only, no punishment. He is a sensitive little sole, and you can easily ruin your relationship with him.
• He can also read your feelings and moods very well.
• You are obligated to have a positive attitude when you train him.
• He is outgoing and friendly, enjoys other house pets, especially if raised with him before you got him.
• He is happiest with human companionship at all time, and expects to become a member of the family.
• He loves to travel, no matter what distance.
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  You will never go to the bathroom alone anymore, and when he hears your car keys jingling, he is full of excitement, ready to go.
• He will smell your shoes, or clothes, and he will be able to tell you, what you are going to do next, and act accordingly.
• The papillon is a lap dog. He loves to sit on, or next to a welcoming lap. He loves to cuddle, or be very close by.