Old Masters

Antoine Pesne. French Painter (1683- 1757): Queen Sophie Dorothea (1737)

Papillon- Ear Fringe Development

Lets talk about those highly desired ear fringes again: the one, you don,t see on your Papillon.....yet.
Don't be impatient. It takes a long, long time in most of the Papis.
But first to the genes: it is really a genes business. They are inherited. So you can not expect fringes, if mom does not have them, nor dad, nor grand parents ....
You got to look at the parents if you want those fringes, and then, with a little bit of luck, you will see some on your Papillon later.
Fringes are also a surprise at occasions, and unexpected in their length or or hair density.

Her I have a good example of my little Praline. She did not look like much when she was young. She did a such a pretty face, but that was about all. the Hair coat was marginal. Her parents, as well grands all had pretty fringes.

5 Months

7 Months

10 months

13 Months

15 Months

Praline is now 3+1/2 Years old, and look at her now: I believe, she has also longer fringes than her parents.

Papillon (Canine) Development

There are stages your Papillon dog goes through in his early development 'till he reaches adulthood.

Here are basic guidelines in what period in his life you can expect his needs will be:

8-12 weeks:

Your Papillons brain is now fully functioning, and he needs to be socialising with the big wide world.

He does not have his mom any more, and he needs to learn that  humans are the pack leaders.

But he also has a "fear period" in this time, so, it is important to avoid pain, super loud noises, or any kind of fright.

13-16 weeks:

It's time to get him into an obedience class, or do your "personal training". It's time to bring him to a lot of other places, people, and scenarios.This is the time where your puppy changes from puppy hood to be a young teenager. Be firm, but gentle, if you are too hard on your young mischief, you can do permanent damage. And, don't forget: give him a lots of praises and rewards in this time.
In this stage, your Papillons will reach sexual maturity, and, if you have more than one dog in your home, he will trying to establish dominance, or more so, he will find his place in the pecking order.

This lovely photo was taken by Road's End Queen Bee's mom. Bee is now a little less than 4 Months old.

Silenzio's Brolle

Brolle is now 1.5 years old

Gina's Puppies

Strammer Max & Snickers Delight (Girl) are now 3 weeks old. Strammer Max is available.

Mom & Dad below

Newport, Oregon

Click on the Newport Marina to see a gallery of beautiful photos of Newport, OR, with Yaquina Head Lighthouse (State Park), and Cape Foulweather.

Ponda's Vroni

About 4 more weeks for Vroni's up-coming puppies.You can see a couple of posts prior to this one her last years girl Mimi.

Quarter Man von den Kolibris (below) is the Sire

Sun-Down Action

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