Papillon — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Papillon — breed standard (AKC: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The Papillon is a small, fine-boned, elegant toy dog.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The AKC height at the withers is 8 to 11 inches; dogs over 12 inches are disqualified.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is abundant, long, fine, silky and straight, with a resilient quality.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The colour is always parti-colour or white with patches of any colour(s).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The described temperament is happy, alert and friendly, neither shy nor aggressive.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include height over 12 inches and an all-white dog or a dog with no white.