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
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
Chihuahua
Papillon
Origin Country
Mexico
France
Origin Year
1850 AD
1500 AD
Chihuahua
Papillon
Overall Friendliness
Family Friendly
Child Friendly
Pet Friendly
Stranger Friendly
Chihuahua
Papillon
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
Chihuahua
Papillon
Energy Level
High
High
Exercise Required
Medium
High
Top Running Speed
18 MPH
14 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Chihuahua
Papillon
Coat Maintenance
Low
Low
Shedding
Medium
None to Low
Dander
Low
Low
Drool
None
None
Chihuahua
Papillon
Dominant / Alpha
No
Yes
Family / Pack
Yes
No
Independent
No
Yes
Chihuahua
Papillon
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Chihuahua
Papillon
Aggression
Burrow / Digging
Chasing
Follow Commands
Fighting
Guarding
Herding
Hunting
Protection
Remove Vermin
Sled Pulling
Watch / Guardian
Chihuahua
Papillon
Average Lifespan
15-20 Years
12-16 Years
Chihuahua
Papillon
Chihuahua
Papillon
Coat Type
Fur
Hair
Coat Layering
Double
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Silky
Straight
Coat Length
Short to Long
Long
Chihuahua
Papillon
