Papillon vs Teacup Poodle

Compare the Papillon to the Teacup Poodle. Use the tool below to compare temperament, size, personality, maintenance requirements, and everything else between Papillons and Teacup Poodles.

Papillon vs Teacup Poodle
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
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General Details
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Breed Type
Purebred
Purebred
Allergy Friendly
No
Yes
Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-15 Years
Height
8-11 Inches
6-8 Inches
Weight
4-9 Pounds
2-5 Pounds
Intelligence
Average
Above Average
History
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Origin Country
France
United Kingdom
Origin Year
1500 AD
1700 AD
Temperament
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Overall Friendliness
Above Average
Above Average
Family Friendly
Above Average
Above Average
Child Friendly
Average
Below Average
Pet Friendly
Above Average
None
Stranger Friendly
Above Average
Average
Personality
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Traits
Affectionate
Loving
Willing to Please
Affectionate
Aggressive
Jealous
Loving
Needy
Separation Anxiety
Snuggle
Stubborn
Living Environment
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Apartment
Yes
Yes
Indoor
Yes
Yes
Small Yard
No
No
Medium Yard
No
No
Large Yard
No
No
Temperature Tolerance
50-80 °F
55-80 °F
Barks/Howls
Average
Average
Exercise Needs
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Energy Level
High
Medium
Exercise Required
High
Low
Top Running Speed
14 MPH
12 MPH
Strength
Low
Low
Grooming Needs
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Coat Maintenance
Low
High
Shedding
None to Low
None
Dander
Low
None
Drool
None
None
Instincts and Behavior
Breed Mentality
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Dominant / Alpha
Yes
No
Family / Pack
No
Yes
Independent
Yes
No
Breed Focus
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Distracted Easy
No
No
Focused & Patient
No
Yes
Breed Instincts
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Aggression
None
None
Burrow / Digging
Below Average
None
Chasing
Below Average
Below Average
Follow Commands
Below Average
Below Average
Fighting
None
Below Average
Guarding
None
Below Average
Herding
None
None
Hunting
Below Average
Below Average
Protection
None
None
Remove Vermin
Average
None
Sled Pulling
None
None
Watch / Guardian
Average
Average
Health Comparison
Lifespan
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Average Lifespan
12-16 Years
8-15 Years
Health Concerns
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
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
Ear infections
Heart murmurs
Stifle Luxation
Progressive retinal atrophy
Epilepsy
Canine diabetes mellitus
Autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Skin allergies
Appearance Comparison
Coat
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Coat Type
Hair
Hair
Coat Layering
Single
Single
Coat Texture
Silky
Straight
Rough
Wavy
Coat Length
Long
Medium to Long
Coat Coloring
Papillon
Teacup Poodle
Breed Colors
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