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Name	Papillon	Manchester Terrier	Welsh Terrier
Origins	Spain France Belgium	England	Wales
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs
Popularity Rank	53	135	109
Reviews	3	1	1
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Other Names	Butterfly Dog, Squirrel Dog, Phalène, Epagneul Nain, Phalène (Drop Ear Type), Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental	Black and Tan Manchester, Black and Tan Terrier, English Toy Terrier	Welshie, WT
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1915 as a Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1887 as a Terrier & Toy breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1888 as a Terrier breed.
FCI Group	Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Continental Toy Spaniel and Russian Toy section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.
Breed Recognition	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club	No data available	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$400-$600	$600-$1000	$800-$1200

Papillon vs Manchester Terrier vs Welsh Terrier General Appearance Comparison

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	Male: 8-10 pounds (4-5 kg), Female: 7-9 pounds (3-4 kg)	Toy: 6-8 pounds (2.5-3.5 kg), Standard: 17-18 pounds (7.7-8 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)
Avg. Weight	Male: 9 pounds (4.5 kg), Female: 8 pounds (3.5 kg)	Toy: 7 pounds (2.5-3.5 kg), Standard: 17.5 pounds (7.7.5 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)
Height	Male: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm), Female: 8-11 inches (20-28 cm)	Toy: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm), Standard: 15-16 inches (39-40 cm)	Male: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm), Female: 13-15 inches (33-38 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 9.5 inches (24 cm), Female: 9.5 inches (24 cm)	Toy: 11 inches (27.5 cm), Standard: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 15 inches (38.5 cm), Female: 14 inches (35.5 cm)

Papillon vs Manchester Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Hair & Care Comparison

Coat	Feathered	Fine	Wiry Soft Waterproof
Colors	White Red Tan Lemon Sable Black	Tan Black	Tan Grizzle Black
Grooming	Average: The Papillon requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Manchester Terrier requires minimal grooming.	Advanced: The Welsh Terrier requires a lot of grooming.
Shedding Level	Papillons shed none to minimal.	Manchester Terriers shed none to minimal.	Welsh Terriers shed none to minimal.

Papillon vs Manchester Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Characteristics Comparison

Temperament	Alert Friendly Energetic Happy Intelligent	Active Devoted Quiet Intelligent Alert Discerning Loyal	Alert Intelligent Independent Friendly Spirited Loving
Intelligent Rank	Outstanding: Papillon is one of the brightest dog breeds.	Smart: Manchester Terrier's has great intelligence.	Average: Welsh Terrier's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Papillons are easy to train.	Manchester Terriers are quite easy to train.	Welsh Terriers are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Papillon is a highly playful breed.	The Manchester Terrier is a playful breed.	The Welsh Terrier is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Papillons have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Manchester Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	Welsh Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.
Affection Level	Papillons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Manchester Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.	Welsh Terriers are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Papillons need a lot of social interaction.	Manchester Terriers need a lot of social interaction.	Welsh Terriers need for social interaction is average.
Barking	High: The Papillon is a very vocal breed.	Average: The Manchester Terrier barks occasionally.	High: The Welsh Terrier is a very vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability	Papillons are average watchdogs.	Manchester Terriers are average watchdogs.	Welsh Terriers are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Papillons strongly protect their territory.	Manchester Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Welsh Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Papillon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Manchester Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Welsh Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Papillons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Manchester Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Welsh Terriers have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Papillons are not the biggest explorers.	Wanderlust potential of the Manchester Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Welsh Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Papillons have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Manchester Terriers have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.	Welsh Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.
Apartment Friendly	Papillons are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Manchester Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Welsh Terriers are apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Papillons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Manchester Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Welsh Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Papillons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Manchester Terriers tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Papillon vs Manchester Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly	Papillons are very stranger friendly dogs.	Manchester Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.	Welsh Terriers are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Papillons are kid-friendly dogs.	Manchester Terriers are average friendly dogs towards children.	Welsh Terriers are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Papillons are very cat-friendly dogs.	Manchester Terriers are average friendly towards cats.	Welsh Terriers are not cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Papillons are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Manchester Terriers are average friendly towards other dogs.	Welsh Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Papillon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Manchester Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Welsh Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Papillons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Manchester Terriers are commonly okay with elderly people.	Welsh Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Papillons are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Manchester Terriers are generally with other pets.	Welsh Terriers do best when they’re the only pet at the family.
Good For First Time Owners	Yes Papillons are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Manchester Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Welsh Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Papillon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Manchester Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Welsh Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Papillon vs Manchester Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues	The Papillon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Manchester Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	Welsh Terriers tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Collapsed Trachea Hypoglycemia Open Fontanel Patellar Luxation Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)	No data available	Skin Irritation
Life Expectancy	13-16 years	14-16 years	10-14 years
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Hypoallergenic	No	No	Yes
Energy Level	Papillons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Manchester Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Welsh Terriers are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Papillons need a lot of exercises.	Manchester Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.	Welsh Terriers need quite a lot of exercise.
Sleeping Need	Papillons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Manchester Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Welsh Terriers don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	0.5 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average.	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers warm weather	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Papillon has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Manchester Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Welsh Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Papillon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Manchester Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Welsh Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Papillon vs Manchester Terrier vs Welsh Terrier Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	2-4 puppies	4-6 puppies
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