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

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Barbets are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Lively
Sociable
Attentive
Trainable
Extroverted

Companionable
Intelligent
Obedient
Cheerful
Joyful

Paperanians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Barbets shed very little hair, making them a great choice for those who dislike excess hair in the house.

Paperanians aren't great guard dogs; they tend to just watch without taking action.

Barbets are decent watchdogs - they'll alert their owner if something seems amiss.

Papillon, Pomeranian

Water dog

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

American Kennel Club
Canadian Kennel Club
Dog Registry of America Inc.
Kennel Club of Great Britain
North American Purebred Registry, Inc.
American Canine Association, Inc.
Continental Kennel Club
United Kennel Club

Unknown

1500s

Brown

Brown
Amber

Black

Black
Brown

Black
Brown
Cream
White

Black
Brown
Fawn
Gray
Pied

Paperanians have longer coats compared to most dogs.

Barbets have medium-length coats.

Straight

Curly

A Paperanian can have a litter of 2-5 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.

A Barbet can have a litter of 13-15 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.

Paperanians are highly adaptable and versatile, making them excellent companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

Barbets have average adaptability to changes in lifestyle and living environments compared to other breeds.

While the Paperanian breed is generally healthy, occasional vet check-ups are still necessary to address any health concerns.

Barbets are susceptible to health issues like all breeds, so it's important to monitor their health and seek veterinary care when needed.

Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Von Willebrand's Disease
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

Entropion
Hip Dysplasia

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Tracheal Collapse
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Mitral Valve Dysplasia

Cataracts
Epilepsy

Complete Blood Profile
Brain Auditory Evoked Response (BAER)
Internal Imaging (x-ray, CT scan, MRI, etc.)
Blood And Urine Analysis
Eye Examinations (both internal as well as external)
X-rays of various parts of the skeletal system
Echocardiography (ultrasound)

Eye
Hip
X-Rays
Eye Examination
Physical Examination

Paperanians are suitable for those with a balanced lifestyle as they have an average energy level.

Barbets thrive on an active lifestyle due to their high-energy nature.

Paperanian has very high social needs and requires regular mental and physical stimulation, a job or purpose, and companionship.

Barbet has above average social needs and thrives with interaction with humans and other dogs.

Paperanians need only a small amount of physical activity, ideal for busy or elderly people or those with limited space.

Barbets need moderate physical activity and are great for families and active individuals.

Paperanians have moderate energy levels and typical sleep patterns of 12-14 hours per day.

Barbets are active and require sufficient sleep to stay healthy.

Walk, Run, Fetch, Hike, Tag, Tricks, Watching tv, Car trips, Chase, Tug-of-war, Cuddling, Training, Walks, Play fights, Food, Hide & Seek, Run & catch, Play, Cuddles, Run and catch, Swim

Fetch, Walking, Walk, Play, Dressing up

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Paperanian, it's at least 4 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Barbet, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Paperanians 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.

In general most Barbets 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.

Ideally, Paperanian should be brushed at least 2 or 3 times a week (preferably daily) improve shedding.

Barbet 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
Dematter
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

For an average 3-10 pound (1 - 5 kg) Paperanian 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.

For an average 37-62 pound (17 - 28 kg) Barbet feed 3 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 Paperanian is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Barbet is somewhere $1.70 - $2.00 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Paperanian 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.

The average per month expenses of a Barbet is between $48 - $63. This makes an average of $576 - $756 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.

Paperanian is highly intelligent and very trainable.

Barbets are average in obedience intelligence but have a high IQ and may cause trouble if left unsupervised.

This breed is sensitive and requires gentle handling and a calm home environment.

Barbets have average emotions and adapt well to different situations.

The Paperanian is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Barbets are good apartment dogs as long as they get enough exercise and stimulation outside of the apartment.

Paperanians have an average level of friendliness towards children.

Barbets are good with kids if socialized and trained from a young age.

Paperanians are very friendly with cats and make great companions for them.

Barbets are average in their friendliness toward cats and tend to do well with them, especially if raised together.

Paperanians are friendly but may bark at strangers, and training is easy due to their intelligence.

Barbets are averagely friendly around strangers but benefit from early socialisation.

Paperanians are a playful breed that needs daily playtime to be happy.

Barbets are very playful, so adopting an older one might be a better option for a more relaxed experience.

Paperanians are popular for their ease of training and quick learning ability.

Barbets are usually easy to train but require consistency to fully obey commands.