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.

Papillon vs Biewer Terrier
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
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General Details
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
8-8 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
4-8 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Origin Country
France
Germany
Origin Year
1500 AD
1984 AD
Temperament
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Below Average
Personality
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Living Environment
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
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
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Energy Level
High
Medium to High
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
None to Low
None to Low
Dander
Low
None to Low
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Aggression
None
Below Average
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Average
Above Average
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Common Health Issues
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
Patellar luxation
Legg-Calve-Perthes disease
Collapsed trachea
Hypoglycemia
Sensitive stomach
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Biewer Terrier
Breed Colors
Red
White
Black, Tan, and White
Blue, Tan, and White
Chocolate, Tan, and White
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