When do Papillons reach maturity?

In general, females may weigh a bit less than males; yet in regard to height both genders will fall between the 8 to 11 inch guideline. In show, it is considered a fault to be over 11 inches and standing over 12 inches (30.48 cm) would disqualify the dog. With this being said, there are Papillons that reach 11 or 12 inches tall. read more

If you’re talking about sexual maturity, according to this website (Papillon (Canine) Development), between 13–16 weeks. read more

Papillon puppies will reach their adult heights around 6-8 months, but they do not reach full maturity ‘till about 2-2.5 years, that includes their full developed potential prized ear fringes. A fully matured coat makes the Papillons look often larger than they are, and if they are of show quality, then even more so. read more

Papillons will grow both in weight and height until just about the 1 year mark. However, this growth process can involve intermittent slow and fast phases. There may be a noticeable gain one week and barely a gain the next. Any decrease should be looked into immediately. Wet or Dry & What to Feed Your Papillon There are pros and cons for dry food. read more