Active
Playful
Happy
Energetic
Alert
Intelligent
Friendly
Responsive
Docile
Gentle
Tempered
Sweet
Easygoing

Active
Playful
Alert
Sensitive
Intelligent
Friendly
Docile
Lively
Sociable
Inquisitive
Attentive
Trainable
Selfish
Watchful
Companionable
Extroverted

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

Brusselranians are low shedding dogs, requiring minimal coat care.

Choose a Papitese if you want a top-notch watchdog. This breed takes guarding seriously, and may not require much training, though obedience or guard dog training can improve their skills.

Avoid Brusselranians as watchdogs - they're not effective.

United States

United States

Papillon, Maltese

Pomeranian, Brussels Griffon

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

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

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Brown

Brown

Black

Black

White
Silver
Black
Brown
Fawn

Black
Gray
Red
Brown

Papiteses have medium-length coats.

Brusselranians are known for their coat length.

Wavy

Wiry

A Papitese can have a litter of 3-5 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 Brusselranian can have a litter of 1-3 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.

Portosystemic Shunt
Patent Ductus Arteriosis (PDA)

Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Patellar Luxation
Cataracts
Glaucoma
Von Willebrand's Disease
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA)
Food Allergies

Patellar Luxation
Entropion
Progressive Retinal Atrophy
Cataracts
Mono/Bilateral Cryptorchidism
Hydrocephalus
Tracheal Collapse
Sick Sinus Syndrome

Eye Examination
Radiographs
Blood Sugar and Thyroid Tests
Complete Physical Examination

Blood Test
Hip X-Rays
Physical Examination
Eye Examinations

Papiteses' high energy levels make them unsuitable for a low-key dog, choose accordingly.

Brusselranians are a good choice for a low-key lifestyle due to their low energy levels.

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

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

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

Brusselranians are known for their relaxed and calm nature and enjoy long periods of sleep.

Papitese dogs are generally less vocal than other breeds and only bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or communicate.

Brusselranians bark moderately when necessary and may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Papiteses are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

Brusselranians are high-energy dogs. They need mental as well as physical exercise. These dogs require a lot of your involvement and without it they can, and will, become problematic dogs.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Papitese, it's at least 5 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 Brusselranian, it's at least 10 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Papiteses 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 Brusselranians usually need at least 60 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Papitese requires an average amount of grooming compared to other breeds.

Brusselranians require significant grooming, including regular trims and professional grooming assistance to maintain their coat. They may also require frequent bathing to keep their coat and skin healthy.

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

Brusselranian 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
Nail Clipper

Pin Brush
Slicker Brush
Comb
Nail Clipper

The average cost of a Papitese is somewhere $1.10 - $1.40 per day.

The average cost of a Brusselranian is somewhere $1.40 - $1.70 per day.

The average per month expenses of a Papitese 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 Brusselranian is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $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 Papitese is a great apartment dog, thriving with sufficient exercise and time outside as part of their daily routine.

Brusselranians make excellent apartment dogs, being fairly active indoors and not requiring a yard.

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

Brusselranians are not the best choice for families with kids.

Papiteses are friendly and active companions, and can be good family pets, though their friendliness towards other dogs may vary.

Brusselranians are average in their friendliness towards other dogs, and socialization can help.

Papiteses are highly friendly around strangers.

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

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

Brusselranians have an average level of playfulness, enjoying playtime like most dogs but not excessively so.

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

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