Its gait is quick, easy and graceful. A larger dog can grab a Papillon and break his neck with one quick shake.

It is believed that with dogs that don’t shed much, allergens such as dander get trapped in the hair and are removed during grooming rather than being shed along with loose hair. Hypo means less allergies and No paps are NOT less allergy. Papillons must always be kept indoors, in a safely fenced yard, or on-leash -- they are just too …

When it comes to the dog breed Papillon the name was given describing the ears of the dog, resembling butterflies. The Papillon is a small, dainty, elegant dog of fine-boned structure, slightly longer than it is tall. Hypo means less allergies and No paps are NOT less allergy. However, they can be pretty much good companions to those who have less serious allergies. Owning a toy breed means constant supervision and surveillance of what's going on around your tiny dog. Its abundant coat is long, silky, straight and flowing. Papillon is French for "butterfly". There are no truly hypoallergenic dogs. And Papillons can seriously injure or kill THEMSELVES by leaping from your arms or off the back of your sofa. No dog is 100% hypoallergenic. Even low shedding dogs can still cause allergies. No, Papillons are not a hypoallergenic dog breed, because they shed and can leave some danders behind that can be irritated your allergies to different degrees. Its hallmark characteristic, besides its friendly temperament and alert expression, is its butterfly ears.