dog · Boop field guide
Papillon
Butterfly-eared toy — surprisingly trainable, surprisingly hardy.
Papillons are 6 lb of intelligence and ear. They train as well as Border Collies, are healthier than most toys, and live 14–17 years. The big ears are a UV burn risk in summer.
What makes them, them
- 5–10 lb adult; long silky single coat.
- Patellar luxation, dental issues.
- Lives 14–17 years.
- Highly trainable — competitive in agility.
Safety — what actually goes wrong
- UV-block ear-tip protection in summer; ears burn easily.
- Predator risk in suburban + rural areas.
- Tag the harness, not the collar (trachea fragility).
How Boop helps Papillons stay home
Boop Mini sized for Papillon harnesses — small enough to not bother the dog, large enough to scan reliably.
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