Comparison: Papillon and Yorkshire Terrier

Papillon and Yorkshire Terrier are marked as similar in our database. The table compares only the data we have on the breeds.

Papillon
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Yorkshire Terrier
Photo: Sciencia58, CC0, source
PapillonYorkshire Terrier
FCI group9. Companion and Toy Dogs3. Terriers
Country of originFranceUnited Kingdom
CategoryVery small (toy)Very small (toy)
Height at withers20–28 cm18–23 cm
Weight3–5 kg2–3.2 kg
Life span13–16 years13–16 years
Recognition features
  • Large butterfly-shaped fringed ears
  • Silky white coat with coloured patches
  • Plume tail carried over the back
  • Long silky steel-blue coat with tan points
  • Weighs up to 3.2 kg, erect V-shaped ears
  • Straight coat parted along the back
CoatLong, fine coat, white with coloured patches.Long, silky, straight coat, steel blue with golden tan.
PurposeA European toy spaniel seen in Renaissance paintings; named ´butterfly´ for its ears.Originated in 19th-century Yorkshire as a ratter in textile mills; later a fashionable lap dog.

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The information is indicative. Texts are based on available sources and may contain inaccuracies; for binding details (e.g. for breeding or shows) use the official breed standard.