Differences and Similarities between the Frenchton and the Papillon.

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Frenchton Versus Papillon: Introduction

Are you thinking of getting a new pet dog, and you have narrowed down your choices to the Frenchton and the Papillon? Well, you have come to the right place. Because in this article, we will provide you with a detailed comparison of these two dog breeds to help you decide which of the Frenchton and the Papillon better suits you.

We will provide you a detailed discussion and comparison of dog attributes such as intelligence, price, general health, friendliness, etc, for both the Frenchton and the Papillon.

Furthermore, we will let you know which one of the Frenchton and the Papillon is better suited for new dog owners, for owners with kids, for owners that live in apartments, for owners with dog allergies, etc.

Importantly, we did some analysis and calculation and we obtained a number that we call the Better-Pet Score™ for both the Frenchton and for the Papillon. The dog breed with the higher Better-Pet score is the `better` pet. We hope that these Better-Pet Scores will provide you with more insight into deciding which pet to get between the Frenchton and the Papillon.

Our only goal here is to help you make a well-thought-out decision on your next long-term companion, be it the Frenchton or the Papillon.

Frenchton versus Papillon: Overview

A very important difference between the Frenchton and the Papillon is the size difference between the two dog breeds. The Frenchton is a small-sized dog while the Papillon is a tiny-sized dog.

Furthermore, the Frenchton belongs to the Mixed Breed Dogs group. Mixed Breed Dogs are not purebred dogs.

On the other hand, the Papillon belongs to the Companion Dogs group. Companion Dogs were bred to be companions for humans. Their main goal in life is to be with people, and they will be very sad if left to themselves for long hours day after day.

Frenchton versus Papillon: Comparison Table

The table below compares the Frenchton to the Papillon based on different important factors such as Price, Health, Kid-friendliness, etc.

When a dog breed scores higher for a factor than the other dog breed, the box of the breed that scores higher is shaded green and the box of the breed that scores lower is shaded red. When there is no difference between the breeds for a particular factor then the box is shaded gray for both pets. Also, when the factor is not important in picking a pet, or when the factor cannot be compared between two pets, the box for the factor is shaded gray for both pets

Most of the factors in the table for each dog breed are ranked on a scale of 1 to 5. “1” means “worst”, and “5” means “best”.

However, some factors such as “Price”, “Average Lifespan”, etc. cannot be on a scale of 1 to 5, so they are not on a scale of 1 to 5 in the comparison table.

Later in this article, we will further explain each factor as it applies to the Frenchton and the Papillon

Factor Frenchton Papillon
Height 11 to 14 inches 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder
Life Span 12 to 15 years 12 to 16 years
Weight 15 to 25 pounds 4 to 9 pounds
Tolerates Being Alone 2/5 1/5
Potential NOT to Gain Weight 4/5 3/5
Does NOT chew on things 4/5 3/5
Low Prey Drive 4/5 2/5
Easygoing 3/5 3/5
Tolerates Cold Weather 3/5 2/5
Tolerates Hot Weather 3/5 4/5
Does NOT Drool 3/5 5/5
Does NOT Bark or Howl 3/5 4/5
Tendency NOT to Wander 3/5 5/5
NOT Rambunctious 3/5 2/5
Calmness/ Low Vigor 3/5 3/5
Minimal Exercise Needs 3/5 1/5
Does NOT Shed 2/5 4/5
General Health 4/5 3/5
Easy To Train 4/5 5/5
Intelligence 4/5 4/5
Adapts Well To Apartment Living 5/5 5/5
Good For Novice Owners 5/5 5/5
Affectionate With Family 5/5 5/5
Kid-Friendly 5/5 3/5
Dog Friendly 5/5 4/5
Friendly Toward Strangers 5/5 5/5
Easy To Groom 5/5 3/5
Potential For Playfulness 5/5 5/5
Average Lifespan 13.5 years 14.0 years
Average Price $2130 $1800
Price Range $1650 – $2500 $1400 – $2000
Common Health Problems and Recommended Health Tests No Data
  • Eye Examination- recommend screening every 2 years
  • Patellar Luxation
  • Next, we added the scores of the factors that can be added together for the Frenchton in the table (that is, `Ease of Grooming` score + `General Health` score + `Calmness` score + …etc) and we compared it to the corresponding total score for the Papillon. We call these total scores the Better-Pet Scores, as we mentioned earlier. We called this score the Better-Pet score because the better dog breed will have a higher score. This is because the pet will the higher score will have minimal needs and be easier to have as a pet.

    The Better-Pet score for the Frenchton is 95 out of 125 while the Better-Pet score for the Papillon is 89 out of 125.

    Based on their Better-Pet scores, the Frenchton is a better pet than the Papillon. So, you should get the Frenchton!

    Although we have done our best to analyze these two dog breeds in a very unbiased way, however, we will like to let you know that there are some dog attributes that cannot be assigned a number for comparison. We cannot put a number on how cute a dog breed is, for example. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

    Also, the dog breed that best suits you will depend on your peculiar lifestyle, your taste, and your priorities, which we do not know. So, for you to decide on which breed is right for you, read through the rest of the article to further understand both the Frenchton and the Papillon so that you can make your own well-informed decision on which pet to get.

    The Similarities Between the Frenchton and the Papillon

    The Frenchton and the Papillon are very similar in certain aspects. Below is the list of where the Frenchton and the Papillon are most similar:

  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon do not like to be left alone.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are not prone to gaining weight easily.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are not prone to nip and chew at things.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are very healthy. They do not suffer from a lot of health problems compared to other dog breeds
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are very easy to train.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are highly intelligent.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon adapt well to apartment living.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are good for new dog owners.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon get along well with other dogs.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are very friendly towards strangers.
  • Both the Frenchton and the Papillon are very playful.
  • Size (Weight and Height) of Frenchton versus Papillon

    Now, let us discuss the difference in size between the Frenchton and the Papillon.

    Frenchtons weigh 15 to 25 pounds when fully grown. Frenchtons are 11 to 14 inches when fully grown.

    On the other hand, Papillons weigh 4 to 9 pounds when fully grown. Papillons are 8 to 11 inches tall at the shoulder when fully grown.

    Lifespan of Frenchton versus Papillon

    The lifespan of Frenchtons is between 12 to 15 years. The average lifespan of Frenchtons is 13.5 years.

    The lifespan of Papillons is between 12 to 16 years. The average lifespan of Papillons is 14.0 years.

    Papillons live longer than Frenchtons.

    Price of Frenchton versus Price of Papillon

    The average price of the Frenchton puppy is $2130. The price of the Frenchton typically ranges from $1650 – $2500. However, the price of a Frenchton can be as low as $800 and as high as $8000. We obtained this price information by reviewing the prices of 230 Frenchton puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The average price of the Papillon puppy is $1800. The price of the Papillon typically ranges from $1400 – $2000. However, the price of the Papillon can be as low as $700 and as high as $3500. We obtained this price information by collecting and reviewing the prices of 108 Papillon puppies listed for sale from various sources.

    The Frenchton is more expensive than the Papillon.

    Frenchton Papillon
    Average Price $2130 $1800
    Price Range $1650 to $2500 $1400 to $2000

    The charts below show the price distribution for the Frenchton and Papillon. For different price points, the charts show how many Frenchton puppies or how many Papillon puppies are listed for sale at those price points.

    A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Frenchtons. The typical price range is shaded Green.

    A breakdown of the prices of Papillons?

    A breakdown of the prices of Papillons?

    Note that a lot of factors determine how much you can expect to pay for the Frenchton puppy or the Papillon puppy. This includes if health screening tests have been performed on the puppy, if the puppy is from a famous pedigree, the US State where the puppy is bred, etc.

    Nevertheless, when looking to buy a puppy, look at buying a puppy only from well-established breeders that breed puppies primarily for the love of dogs, and secondarily for profit. Do not buy a puppy from a puppy mill. Puppy mills mass-produce puppies in bad living conditions for maximum profit.

    You may also consider adopting a dog instead of buying a dog.

    Tolerates Being Alone: Frenchton versus Papillon

    Frenchtons do not like to be left alone.

    Papillons do not like to be left alone.

    Do Frenchtons shed more than Papillons?

    Frenchtons shed. They are not recommended for people with dog allergies.

    Papillons do not shed a lot. They are good for people with dog allergies.

    Which one drools more, the Frenchton or the Papillon

    Frenchtons drool moderately.

    Papillons do have a very low tendency to drool.

    Which is Easier to Groom, the Frenchton or the Papillon?

    Frenchtons are very easy to groom.

    Papillons are moderately easy to groom.

    Does the Frenchton Have a Higher Prey Drive than the Papillon?

    Frenchtons have a very low prey drive. This means they get won`t chase after smaller pets. They tend to get along well with other pets.

    Papillons have a high prey drive. They have the tendency to chase after smaller animals and pets. They do not get along well with other pets.

    Do Frenchtons Bark and Howl? What about Papillons?

    Frenchtons bark and howl, but not very much.

    Papillons are not very vocal. They do not tend to bark and howl.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Cold Weather? And can Papillons Tolerate Cold Weather?

    Frenchtons can moderately tolerate cold weather.

    Papillons cannot tolerate cold weather. They are vulnerable to the cold.

    Wanderlust Potential: Frenchton vs. Papillon

    Frenchtons have a moderate tendency to wander. This means that they sometimes get distracted by other animals or objects.

    Papillons do not have the potential to wander after things that capture their attention. They tend to stay around where you leave them.

    Can Frenchtons Tolerate Hot Weather? Can Papillons Tolerate Hot Weather?

    Frenchtons can tolerate hot weather as long as the weather is not too hot.

    Papillons can tolerate hot weather.

    Which Dog Breed is more Dog-Friendly, the Frenchton or the Papillon?

    Frenchtons get along very well with other dogs.

    Papillons get along very well with other dogs.

    Are Frenchtons good family dogs? What about Papillons?

    Frenchtons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    Papillons are great family dogs. They are very affectionate with family.

    How Kid-friendly are Frenchtons and Papillons?

    Frenchtons get along well with kids. They are kid-friendly.

    Papillons get along fairly well with kids. They are quite kid-friendly.

    Is the Frenchton Easier to Train than the Papillon?

    Frenchtons are very easy to train.

    Papillons are very easy to train.

    Is the Frenchton Better for Apartment Owners than the Papillon?

    Frenchtons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Papillons adapt very well to apartment living.

    Which is Better for New Dog Owners, the Frenchton or the Papillon?

    Frenchtons are very good for new dog owners.

    Papillons are very good for new dog owners.

    Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Frenchton

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Frenchton that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Frenchton:

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Papillon vs Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Japanese Spitz (75 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Papillon vs Japanese Spitz.
  • Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier (77 percent match with Frenchton). Here is our comparison of the Papillon vs Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier.
  • Other Dog Breeds That are Similar to the Papillon

    Furthermore, there are other dog breeds that are very similar to the Papillon that you can consider on your quest to get the best pet.

    We crunched the numbers and found that the following dog breeds have similar personality and temperament as the Papillon:

  • Bichon Frise (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Bichon Frise.
  • Cavachon (78 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Cavachon.
  • Havanese (79 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Havanese.
  • Papipoo (86 percent match with Papillon). Here is our comparison of the Frenchton vs Papipoo.
  • Other Breed Comparisons that Might Interest You

    You may also be interested in how the Frenchton and how the Papillon compares to other breeds. So, see below the comparison of the Frenchton and of the Papillon to other breeds:

    Frenchton Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Frenchton versus Japanese Chin     Frenchton versus Golden Retriever     Frenchton versus Mudi     Frenchton versus Coton de Tulear     Frenchton versus Chinese Crested     Frenchton versus Dalmatian     Frenchton versus Bernedoodle     Frenchton versus Carolina Dog     Frenchton versus Morkie     Frenchton versus Bernedoodle     Frenchton versus Lakeland Terrier     Frenchton versus Newfoundland     Frenchton versus Norwegian Buhund     Frenchton versus Pharaoh Hound     Frenchton versus Miniature Pinscher     Frenchton versus Cavapoo     Frenchton versus Irish Setter     Frenchton versus Great Dane     Frenchton versus Dandie Dinmont Terrier     Frenchton versus Toy Poodle     Frenchton versus German Pinscher     Frenchton versus Fila Brasileiro     Frenchton versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Frenchton versus Australian Kelpie     Frenchton versus Shihpoo     

    Papillon Versus Other Dog Breeds

    Papillon versus Border Collie     Papillon versus Samoyed     Papillon versus Carolina Dog     Papillon versus Chi-Poo     Papillon versus Cavalier King Charles Spaniel     Papillon versus Great Dane     Papillon versus Vizsla     Papillon versus Dalmatian     Papillon versus Greyhound     Papillon versus Sussex Spaniel     Papillon versus Basenji     Papillon versus Afador     Papillon versus Jack Russell Terrier     Papillon versus Field Spaniel     Papillon versus Puli     Papillon versus Australian Shepherd     Papillon versus Bluetick Coonhound     Papillon versus Labrador Retriever     Papillon versus Australian Kelpie     Papillon versus Norwegian Lundehund     Papillon versus Borzoi     Papillon versus Goldador     Papillon versus Basset Hound     Papillon versus Puli     Papillon versus Toy Fox Terrier     

    Conclusion: Frenchton versus Papillon. Which One is a Better Pet?

    In summary, there is nothing like a better dog breed or a worse dog breed. The important question to ask is which dog breed better matches your interests and lifestyle. We hope our discussion above will help you in deciding which dog breed between the Frenchton and the Papillon better suits you and your family.