Papillon vs Pointer
Compare the Papillon to the Pointer. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Pointers.
Papillon
Pointer
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
23-28 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
45-75 Pounds
Intelligence
Papillon
Pointer
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1650 AD
Papillon
Pointer
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Papillon
Pointer
Papillon
Pointer
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
Yes
Medium Yard
No
Yes
Large Yard
No
Yes
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
45-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Papillon
Pointer
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
High
High
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
24 MPH
Strength
Low
High
Papillon
Pointer
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
None to Low
Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
Low
Papillon
Pointer
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
Yes
Papillon
Pointer
Distracted Easy
No
Yes
Focused & Patient
No
No
Papillon
Pointer
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Papillon
Pointer
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
12-15 Years
Papillon
Pointer
Papillon
Pointer
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Short
Papillon
Pointer
