Agile and fast enough to stay out of the way when needed, but cute and cuddly in his own right, our long-haired mixed-breed Papillon Chihuahua named Alex who weighs around five pounds and is “soggy” at one year of age. It is an excellent option for families with young and old children. But crawling babies can be unintentionally scratched by the dog in his playful antics, and the dog can be inadvertently hit by the baby with a toy, if the adult in charge of the duo is not exercising sufficient supervision to protect both from harm. .

The Characteristics of our Papihuahua

Because the Papillon is dominant in our mixed breed, we refer to Alex as a “Papihuahua” and not as a “Chion”, a dog with dominant Chihuahua characteristics. In our opinion, the Papihuahua is the best combination of characteristics and gives Alex the best of both breeds. Some examples will help clarify my point of view.

• The appearance of our daddy

With its long, high-set, well-feathered tail, which is usually carried in an arc over the back, and its characteristic pointed ears, resembling the outstretched wings of a butterfly, Alex is the Papillon, a word that means “butterfly” in French. – in contrast to the drooping ears of the phalene variety of the breed. Its small size and weight of only five pounds comes from the Chihuahua, as adult purebred Papillons are typically twice the size and weight of Alex.

• Potty training

Experiencing difficulty with Alex letting us know when he needed to go to the bathroom and urinate, we almost begged the Almighty to tell Alex to give us a sign when he should be allowed to go out. Prayers heard, Alex now climbs on top of his owner, places his face against his, looks his owner in the eye and gently touches his face until he gives in and takes him outside. Lesson learned? Be careful what you ask for in prayer, you might get it.

• Our Papihuahua at stake

Alex loves to scatter his many toys around the house, bring one to his owner to throw away and retrieve, and he enjoys bobbing and rolling on the ground until he is in the correct pose and then “talks” to his older brother Oliver, our eight year old boy. old Welsh Terrier, with his high-pitched voice trying to entice Oliver to play with him, something he often gets Oliver to do. Although Oliver is much stronger and larger than Alex, Oliver’s larger size in no way inhibits Alex’s persistent assertiveness, even at the risk of becoming a plague.

conclusion

Consider this clear statement of attributes found in our Papihuahua mix breed.

A Papillon Chihuahua dog is very playful and is loaded with personality. You will never have a dull moment with this adorable pet. The dog takes the kids, which is great news if you have a large family.

No doubt. The Papihuahua is a wonderful dog for homes with children.

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