Japillon Breed Information & Characteristics

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

Playful
Loving
Independent
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Loyal

Japillon dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Japillon breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

United States

Japanese Chin and Papillon

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

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Brown

Black
Brown

Fawn
Silver
White
Black
Brown

The coat of a Japillon is longer than that of the typical dog.

A Japillon can have a litter of 2-4 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.

Japillons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Japillon 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.

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)

Eye examination
Radiographs

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Japillons may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Japillon 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 Japillon is a breed that requires minimal physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The Japillon breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Japillons are known to bark very little or not at all. They tend to be very quiet and do not bark excessively. They may only bark in specific situations, such as when they need to alert their owner to something important or when they are in distress.

Japillons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

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

In general most Japillons usually need at least 30 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 Japillon is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Japillon 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
Slicker Brush

For an average 4-9 pound (2 - 4 kg) Japillon feed 0.5 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 Japillon is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Japillon is between $28 - $42. This makes an average of $336 - $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.

Japillons has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Japillon is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

Japillon dogs have average emotions and are adaptable to different situations, not requiring extra care like sensitive breeds do.

The Japillon 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.

Japillons are average friendly dogs towards children.

Japillons are very cat friendly dogs. They generally make good companions for cats.

Japillons 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.

Japillons are very friendly around strangers.

The Japillon is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Japillon is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

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