Chihuahua vs Papillon

Compare the Chihuahua to the Papillon. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Chihuahuas and Papillons.

Chihuahua vs Papillon
Chihuahua
Papillon
Chihuahua
Papillon
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General Details
Chihuahua
Papillon
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Height
6-9 Inches
8-11 Inches
Weight
3-6 Pounds
4-9 Pounds
Intelligence
Above Average
Average
History
Chihuahua
Papillon
Origin Country
Mexico
France
Origin Year
1850 AD
1500 AD
Temperament
Chihuahua
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Above Average
Average
Pet Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Below Average
Above Average
Personality
Chihuahua
Papillon
Traits
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Living Environment
Chihuahua
Papillon
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
50-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Above Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Chihuahua
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Chihuahua
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Chihuahua
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Breed Focus
Chihuahua
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Chihuahua
Papillon
Aggression
Below Average
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Below Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
Below Average
None
Guarding
Below Average
None
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Average
Below Average
Protection
Below Average
None
Remove Vermin
Above Average
Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Above Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Chihuahua
Papillon
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Health Concerns
Chihuahua
Papillon
Common Health Issues
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Heart murmurs
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Luxating patella
Pulmonic stenosis
Hypoglycemia
Hydrocephalus
Shivering
Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Obesity
Dental problems
Respiratory problems
Entropion
Cataracts
Patellar luxation
Open fontanel
Collapsed trachea
Progressive retinal atrophy
Hypothyroidism
Seizures
Hypoglycemia
Deafness
Thrombopathia
Sensitivity to anesthesia
Intervertebral disc disease
Black hair follicular dysplasia
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Chihuahua
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Chihuahua
Papillon
Breed Colors
Black
Black and Tan
Black and White
Blue
Chocolate
Chocolate Brindled Fawn
Cream
Fawn
Gold
Red
Silver
Silver and White
White
Red
White
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