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Life With Papillons
Annie is AKC/SKC Ch. U-CD Skorr's Ante Up of Damarkee, CDX, CGC, T.T. My first female, Annie is now 16 1/2 years young. She's done obedience, conformation, agility, tracking, therapy work and has even been featured in the theater! In addition, she has an ATTS Temperament Test certification.
Papillons are an extremely versatile breed. When raised and socialized correctly, they can do almost anything. However, they do not react well to harsh training methods. They make wonderful pets for adults and families with older children, but they are really too small for kids under about 7 years old. The correct size for a Papillon is under 11 inches in height, weighing on average 6 to 8 pounds. They come in different colors, always white with patches of color, such as black and white, sable (shades of brown with a black overlay) and white, red and white and tricolor (black and white with tan points over the eyes and on the cheeks). Papillons come in the erect eared and drop eared (Phalene) varieties. They should have a silky, flowing coat. Heavily fringed ears give the butterfly appearance. To see the AKC breed standard for the Papillon, click on http://www.akc.org/breeds/recbreeds/papp.cfm
This is "Clover", at 3 months. She had followed her buddy Becky into the shallow part of the lake. This was definitely a "Kodak Moment". Clover now lives with the Brett family in Virginia Beach.
To get more information on Papillons, contact the Papillon Club of America's website. The Papillon Club of America offers a free referral service to find a reputable breeder near you, if you're interested in adding a Papillon to your family. PCA also has a Rescue committee. Lori Bovee, rescue@papillonclub.org is the chairperson. She should be contacted by persons wishing to adopt a rescued dog, or, if necessary, to rehome a Papillon. Click on the PCA rescue banner at the bottom of this page to access the PCA Rescue site. There is information on how to adopt a rescue Papillon and there is information on currently available dogs. Please do some research when looking for a pup, and avoid purchasing a pup from a pet shop or puppy mill. Papillons can be susceptible to inherited health problems, so a little extra effort in the beginning can save you huge veterinary bills in the future.
AKC/SKC Champion U-CD Skorr's Ante Up of Damarkee, CDX, CGC,
T.T.
(BIS, Int.Champion Kra-Li-Mar Czar, SOD ex Janru's Frolicking Skorr)
Raising puppies sounds like fun, but it can be very difficult, especially with a Toy breed, like Papillons. Females weigh an average of 6 or 7 pounds, and they do not always give birth easily. Puppies are very fragile, and it is not unusual to lose them soon after birth. A knowlege of the genetic background of any breeding stock is of utmost importance, to eliminate hereditary disease such as PRA (blindness), slipping patellas (kneecaps) and numerous other diseases. Unless you are willing to do a lot of research and study, breeding Papillons is best left to experienced people. Spaying your pet female reduces her risk of breast cancer, and eliminates any risk of pyometra, a very serious infection of the female reproductive system.
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Zip (Damarkee Seldom Scene) |
Zip at 11 months |
(Ch. Tuinluv Marquis Scenic View ex Damarkee Dandylion Wine, CGC, NA, T.T.)
Click Sugar's picture to see our puppies born in 2000
Lillian finds a friend
Ch. Damarkee A Cute Tri Angle, CGC
(Ch. Laserna Glorycole Eclipse ex AKC/SKC Ch. U-CD Skorr's Ante Up of Damarkee, CDX, CGC, TT)
Below is Ch. Damarkee Minnehaha, CGC, T.T. affectionately known as "Lovely Puppy"
Minnehaha can always be found at my feet. She's under my computer desk, her favorite spot.
Ch. Damarkee Minnehaha, CGC, TT
(Ch. Domino's Medicine Man, SOM ex AKC/SKC Ch. U-CD Skorr's Ante Up of Damarkee, CDX, CGC, TT)
Augie is jumping for joy because of your votes!
Mary K. Welch, Stewartsville, Va
Copyright © 2000, Mary K Welch. All Rights Reserved.