Dog
Pronunciation:
jap-uh-lon
Breed Description:
The Japillion breed of dog is a small sized breed that was developed by crossing the Japanese Chin with the Papillon. The result was a small breed with short legs and a slightly elongated body that is well-formed and balanced. The breed should be heavier than the Papillon but should not be too heavy or overweight. The tail of the Japillon should curl over the back with a loose curl. The muzzle of the Japillon is short.
The coat of the Japillon is fluffy and medium in length. It is usually silky to the touch and the coat covers the dog completely. The common color of the Japillon is primarily white with either black or tan markings, however, they can also be primarily white with red, sable, brindle, lemon, brown, blue, gray, or orange markings.
he Japillon has a long coat that consists mainly of white as a primary colour and black or tan as a secondary colour. Although the mix can produce a squash-face resembling the Japanese Chin (or spaniel), it is far more common to produce a snout resembling that of the Papillon. The tail is long and very fluffy and as such must be brushed to prevent matting in dogs older than 1yr. Very smart, intelligent eyes. Full grown stands at about mid-calf.
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Temperament:
The Japillon breed of dog is an intelligent and social breed. This is a dog that likes to be with their family and they are happiest when they have something to do with them. They can be very active and are usually very alert. This makes them an excellent watchdog, although their size does not lend them the ability to guard effectively. The Japillon is not recommended for homes with young children, especially if the temperament has taken after the Papillon. They can be aggressive towards other pets and are usually very suspicious of strangers. Despite those traits, the Japillon is a very happy breed that loves spending time with their owners.
Height:
The average height of a Japillon is between 7 to 11 inches.
Weight:
The average weight of a Japillon is between 4 to 15 pounds.
Health Problems:
The Japillon breed of dog has no known health problems, however, it is important to read up on both the Papillon and the Japanese Chin to be aware of the health problems your puppy may be at risk for.
Living Conditions:
The Japillon breed of dog does very well in apartments, however, some tend to bark and it is important to be aware of noise restrictions in your building before you bring a Japillon puppy home. They should never live outdoors.
Exercise:
The Japillon breed of dog is an active breed and they do require some exericse each day. Generally, about 15 minutes of exercise is enough to keep them happy and healthy.
Life Expectancy:
9 to 16 years
Grooming:
The Japillion breed of dog does require a fair amount of grooming and you should expect to brush it on a daily basis to keep the coat from matting. In addition, bathing should be done once or twice a month and the hair on the feet and around the ears should be trimmed to keep the dog tidy.
Origin:
The Japillon breed of dog is a designer `hybrid`breed that has become popular over the last decade or so. There is no actual origin for the breed and if you are interested in learning more about the Japillon, it is important to read up on both the Japanese Chin and the Papillon. Comments
The standards for all the breeds accepted to the AKC are used here for breed information, and those not part of the AKC are resourced from FCI standard information, where it is written and coded into the club rules for those breeds.
