Papimo Breed Information & Characteristics

Unfortunately, the Papimo is not hypoallergenic, making it not a good choice for a dog lover who suffers from pet allergies.

Independent
Happy
Energetic
Protective
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly

Papimo dogs are not heavy shedders, but they will lose a significant amount of hair each year. To decrease the amount of shedding, you can regularly brush your Papimo. This will remove loose hair and keep his coat growing in the same direction.

Papimos are not the best watchdogs. If you want a guard dog, the Papimo is not the breed for you. They will 'watch' everything - but that's usually as far as they go.

United States

Papillon, American Eskimo

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.
IDCR = International Designer Canine Registry®

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Brown

Black
Brown

White
Fawn

The coat of a Papimo falls in the medium length category.

Straight

A Papimo can have a litter of 4-6 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

The adaptability of Papimo dogs is a well-known trait, they are known for being able to adjust well to different living environments and lifestyle changes.

The Papimo is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation

X-Rays
MRI
CT Scan
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Radiographs

Papimos are known for their high energy levels, so if you're looking for a more low-key dog, this breed may not be the best choice.

Papimo have very high social needs. These needs include regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship. They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Papimos a breed that requires only a small amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people with busy lifestyles, elderly people or those who have limited mobility. They also make great pets for those who live in small apartments or have limited outdoor space.

Papimos dogs are tend to sleep less than other breeds, but they still require adequate sleep to maintain good health.

Papimos tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Hike, Play keep away, Tug-of-war, Long walks, Snuggles, Yard play, Walking, Cuddles

Papimos are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Papimo, it's at least 6 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papimos usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Papimo is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Papimo should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Pin Brush
Comb
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 8-15 pound (4 - 7 kg) Papimo feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of a Papimo is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Papimo is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

The Papimo breed is considered very intelligent and easy to train.

This dog breed is more sensitive than others and easily overwhelmed by new surroundings and people. They need gentle handling and a calm, stable home environment with positive reinforcement training.

The Papimo is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Papimos are kid-friendly dogs. They are good with children and excellent dogs with children if they are socialized and trained at a young age.

Papimos are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Papimos are average friendly towards other dogs. If they are raised with other dogs, they are likely to get along with them. And, if they are socialized properly from a young age, they will usually be great with other dogs.

Papimos are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

Papimos are known to be highly playful dog. So if you're not up for all that, think about adopting a slightly older Papimo for a mellower experience.

Papimo dogs are known for their ease of training and ability to learn quickly, making them a popular choice for pet owners and trainers alike.