Papillon vs Chion

Compare Papillons to Chions. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between these two breeds.

Papillon vs Chion
Papillon
Chion
Papillon
Chion
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General Details
Papillon
Chion
Breed Type
Purebred
Hybrid
Allergy Friendly
No
No
Lifespan
12-16 Years
15-20 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
11-11 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
5-10 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Average
History
Papillon
Chion
Origin Country
France
Unspecified
Origin Year
1500 AD
Unspecified
Temperament
Papillon
Chion
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Above Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Personality
Papillon
Chion
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Living Environment
Papillon
Chion
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
Above Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Chion
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
16 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Chion
Coat Maintenance
Low
Medium
Shedding
None to Low
Medium to High
Dander
Low
Medium
Drool
None
Low
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Chion
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Papillon
Chion
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
No
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Chion
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
Average
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
None
Fighting
None
None
Guarding
None
Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
None
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Above Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Chion
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
15-20 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Chion
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
Hip dysplasia
Eye infections
Dental problems
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Chion
Coat Type
Hair
Fur or Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Double
Smooth
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Shaggy
Straight
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Chion
Breed Colors
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