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Belgium is famous for two things: chocolate and the fabulous Papillon pup. Small and charming, this lovable breed will instantly warm up to their owners, and they make great companions for young families. Full-grown, they typically weigh 5-10 pounds and stand 8-11 inches tall.

Papillons are generally excellent with children of all ages. They respond best to a gentle training approach and are good with children and other household pets, as long as they've been trained to respect one another. These dogs typically have longer than average lifespans, meaning you'll have a close friend for a long time. They're very vocal and bark quite a lot.

The Papillon will adapt to their family’s lifestyle and do not require tons of exercise. They need a daily walk and a bit of play time to cover their exercise needs. They don't need a ton of space to run, but they do like to get outside and play occasionally. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

Papillons have have long white, hair with partlially colored patches of brown, black, or tannish-red. Their coat does require frequent (e.g. weekly) and thorough brushing to remove dead hairs, especially around their ears, to keep them healthy and free from matting. Grooming-wise, this breed is low-maintenance.

Papillons are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They respond best to a gentle training approach and are good with children and other household pets, as long as they've been trained to respect one another. They are small, but they tend to be a bit yappy, so they might not be a good fit for apartment life. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.

France has been officially recognized as the Poodle’s country of origin, but the Poodle’s earlier ancestors came from central Asia. The German variety has probably influenced the modern breed most (‘Poodle’ is German for ‘splash’ or ‘puddle’). They typically weigh 10-15 pounds.

Miniature Poodles are generally excellent with children of all ages. The Miniature Poodle gets along well with other animals, other dogs, and children. Poodles are highly adaptable and make good watchdogs. They're fairly vocal dogs that bark regularly.

The Miniature Poodle requires less exercise then the Standard Poodle, but should be walked or allowed to play outdoors. It should do fine with apartment life. Overall, their exercise needs are high.

The Miniature Poodle has a distinctive fine, frizzy, wooly coat similar in texture to sheep’s wool. Solid white is most common, but the coat may also be solid grey, brown, apricot, or black. There are three distinct grooming styles for show Poodles: puppy clip, continental clip, and English saddle clip. Grooming-wise, this breed is fairly high-maintenance. Miniature Poodles are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.

Miniature Poodles are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. They are highly trainable and eager to learn.