Papillon vs Biewer Terrier
Compare the Papillon to the Biewer Terrier. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Biewer Terriers.
Quick Summary
- Owner Experience - Both the Papillon and Biewer Terrier are excellent choices for new or inexperienced owners.
- Children - Both the Papillon and Biewer Terrier are child friendly, but the Papillon is a better choice for young children.
- Grooming - The Papillon is easy to groom. The Biewer Terrier has high grooming requirements.
- Barking - The Biewer Terrier has an above-average tendency to bark, while the Papillon is an average barker.
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| Breed Name | Papillon | Biewer Terrier |
| General Details | ||
| Breed Type | Purebred | Purebred |
| Is Hypoallergenic | No | Yes |
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Height | 8-11 in. | 8-8 in. |
| Weight | 4-9 lb | 4-8 lb |
| Intelligence | Average | Average |
| History | ||
| Origin Country | France | Germany |
| Origin Year | 1500 AD | 1984 AD |
| Temperament | ||
| Overall Friendliness | ||
| Family Friendly | ||
| Kid Friendly | ||
| Pet Friendly | ||
| Stranger Friendly | ||
| Personality | ||
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| Living Environment | ||
| Apartment | Yes | Yes |
| Indoor | Yes | Yes |
| Small Yard | No | No |
| Medium Yard | No | No |
| Large Yard | No | No |
| Temperature Tolerance ¹ | 50°F to 80°F | 50°F to 80°F |
| Barks/Howls | ||
| Exercise Needs | ||
| Energy Level | High | Medium-High |
| Exercise Required | High | Low |
| Top Running Speed | 14 mph | 14 mph |
| Strength | Low | Low |
| Grooming Needs | ||
| Coat Maintenance | Low | High |
| Shedding | None-Low | None-Low |
| Dander | Low | None-Low |
| Drool Amount | None | None |
¹This is estimated min/max temperature range for a healthy adult dog. Dogs that live indoors, puppies, seniors, unwell dogs, and/or dogs with improperly groomed coats may overheat sooner and get cold more quickly.
| Breed Name | Papillon | Biewer Terrier |
| Breed Mentality | ||
| Dominant/Alpha | Yes | No |
| Family/Pack | No | Yes |
| Independent | Yes | No |
| Breed Focus | ||
| Distracted Easily | No | No |
| Average | Yes | Yes |
| Focused & Patient | No | No |
| Breed Instincts | ||
| Aggression | Below Average | Very Low |
| Burrow/Digging | Below Average | Average |
| Chasing | Below Average | Average |
| Follow Commands | Below Average | Very Low |
| Fighting | Very Low | Very Low |
| Guarding | Very Low | Average |
| Herding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Hunting | Below Average | Below Average |
| Protection | Very Low | Very Low |
| Remove Vermin | Average | High |
| Sledding | Very Low | Very Low |
| Watch | Average | Average |
| Breed Name | Papillon | Biewer Terrier |
| Lifespan | ||
| Lifespan | 12-16 yrs. | 12-15 yrs. |
| Common Health Issues | ||
| Collapsed Trachea | Yes | Yes |
| Hypoglycemia | Yes | Yes |
| Legg-perthes Disease | No | Yes |
| Open Fontanel | Yes | No |
| Patellar Luxation | Yes | Yes |
| Progressive Retinal Atrophy | Yes | No |
| Sensitive Stomach | No | Yes |
| Breed Name | Papillon | Biewer Terrier |
| Coat | ||
| Hair | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Type | ||
| Single Coat | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Texture | ||
| Silky | Yes | Yes |
| Straight | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Length(s) | ||
| Long | Yes | Yes |
| Coat Color(s) | ||
| Black, Brown, & White | Yes | No |
| Black, Red, & White | Yes | No |
| Brown & White | Yes | No |
| Fawn & White | Yes | No |
| Red | Yes | No |
| Red, White, & Sable | Yes | No |
| Sable | Yes | No |
| White | Yes | No |
| White & Black | Yes | No |
| White & Lemon | Yes | No |
| White & Liver | Yes | No |
| White & Red | Yes | No |
| White & Sable | Yes | No |
| White & Silver | Yes | No |
| White, Black, & Tan | Yes | No |
| Black, Tan&white | No | Yes |
| Blue, Tan&white | No | Yes |
| Chocolate, Tan&white | No | Yes |