00:06No breed may better fit its name than the Papillon.
00:09Just look at those trademark ears.
00:11The way they frill and flutter.
00:13Delicate and light.
00:15Remind you of anything?
00:19The French word says it all.
00:22Papillons have ears shaped like their namesake,
00:24the butterfly.
00:27Papillons are highly active and bright.
00:31Quick quiz.
00:32What's the first dog you think of when it comes to sheep herding?
00:35Papillon?
00:36Yeah, right.
00:37Try again.
00:39The swift and efficient warden is the border collar,
00:42considered the most intelligent of all dogs.
00:44The same IQ test ranks the Papillon ninth overall
00:47and tops among all toy breeds.
00:50Maybe explaining why the Papillon can make sheep shake and shudder.
00:55Hurry Skeeter, get around.
00:57Papillons are self-assured by nature.
01:01Confidence is inborn, but reinforced with learning.
01:06These noble little dogs were often exchanged as gifts between royalty hundreds of years ago.
01:11Most Papillons travel easily on the road or in the air.
01:15Their compact size allows them to fit under an airline seat.
01:18Back, back, back.
01:20World-class dog trainer John Olten believed Kirby had all the right stuff to become the best-known Papillon in
01:26the world.
01:26Good boy.
01:27The tail is a plume and the back feathering on the, we call these culottes.
01:33Kirby's features match the breed standard.
01:36His dark eyes are expressive, his temperament alert.
01:39Here you go.
01:41Good boy.
01:42His ears are pricked at a 45 degree angle, indicating attentiveness.
01:46You see how focused this dog is into me?
01:49This is why this dog has done so well.
01:51Because he is absolutely in tune with me.
01:53In 98, Kirby took top honors at the World Championship in Helsinki.
01:59They weigh less than a full-grown cat and have a much more loyal disposition.
02:03But is the Papillon the right pet?
02:06The Butterfly Dog gets four treats out of four for companionship.
02:10This breed thrives with family.
02:12But hey kids, no roughhousing.
02:14Maintenance, three treats.
02:16A little light brushing's off.
02:17Two treats for protection.
02:18The Papillon can alert you to trouble, but little chance you'll intimidate an intruder.
02:23For health, three treats.
02:25The Papillon lives long, but is sensitive to anesthesia.
02:29A few are prone to eye problems and loose kneecaps.
02:32And finally, the Papillon's a perfect pupil.
02:35A whiz at learning and pleasing.
02:37Four treats out of four for trainability.
02:40The Papillon's stately intelligence and smart looks make it a breed apart from all others.
02:45At any age, one thing can be said about all Papillons.
02:50These dogs are all downright adorable.
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