Jasmine the Papillon must be adopted with her companion, Hershey the Papillon Blend (adopted).

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Jasmine and her friend Hershey came from an owner who had to surrender them. Here is what she has to say about Jasmine:

"Jasmine is a sweet girl and a bit of a princess.  She will always lie on a rug, blanket or other soft surface if she has a choice.  She loves to cuddle with people and will lie next to you on the couch or in bed as long as you will let her stay there (she likes anything that is warm and soft).  She is housebroken and crate trained. She will not jump on the furniture, even if you call her up.  She knows the commands sit, stay, down, release (this is how she knows it's okay to get up from sit, stand and stay), as well as don't (she knows to stop whatever she is doing).  She needs a fenced back yard as she will wander away and doesn't always come back when she is called.  She yelps when she is picked up unless she is scooped up from underneath her belly (under your arm).  She does not like to be on her back either.  She loves all other animals dogs, cats, etc and children as well.  She loves attention from others and will greet your guests.  She loves to go on walks, give kisses,be petted and eat of course!  She has been on a high quality dog food all her life and has never had any health issues or concerns.  She will overeat though if she is offered more than she needs.  She is given a mix of dry food for adult small breed and half weight management in order to keep her from getting overweight.

"When Jasmine was just about a year old it was decided that she needed a playmate..  That's when Hershey came into the picture.  He has been Jasmine's buddy since he was just 8 weeks old. They eat twice a day and love this time.  They both come running when you say "eat" or when they hear their bowls make noise.  They run around and start barking at each other (very cute).  They love to run around and chase each other as well as chase kids when they run.  You can't pet one without the other.  As soon as one is getting attention, the other is right there to wait for a turn.  They are both very sweet and have excellent behavior.


According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Papillon is one of the oldest breeds of dog, with a recorded history in Europe going back nearly 700 years. The breed was originally called the epagneul nain or dwarf spaniel, and sported spaniel-type dropped ears. The dog was later known as the Continental Toy Spaniel (or sometimes just toy spaniel), and this tiny breed is recognizable in 13th through 15th century Italian frescoes. It was featured in many paintings of the Renaissance period; in fact much of the breed's development is known because of its depiction in paintings. The breed was widespread in Italy during the Renaissance and later perfected by French breeders. The Papillon is sometimes called the butterfly dog - because the ears look like butterfly wings. It is a friendly, intelligent dog that is tougher than it looks, and loves outdoor exercise. A gentle and affectionate dog, lively, vivacious and charming. Playful and amusing but can also be calm, patient, gentle and dignified. Steady and silent. Loves to be cuddled but also likes to romp outdoors. They are steady, obedient and are not yappers. Papillons can be trained to perform small tricks. Good with cats when they are socialized with them. They can also be difficult to housebreak, but are in general easy to train otherwise. If you allow this dog to become pack leader to humans, it may become very possessive of its owner and resent outsiders. When a dog believes he is pack leader to humans, it is called Small Dog Syndrome, human induced behaviors, where the dog is allowed to believe he owns the house. This can cause a varying degree of behavior problems such as, but not limited to, being, nervous, high-strung, timid, separation anxiety, guarding, growling, snapping, biting, obsessive barking, dog aggression and being untrustworthy with children. These are not Papillon traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way humans are treating the dog. Since most people who own small dogs, because of their size, unknowingly allow them to run the show, they are not generally recommended for young children. However, if you are your dog's firm, consistent pack leader, providing rules he must follow and limits to what he is and is not allowed to do, along with daily pack walks, the Papillon can be very trustworthy with children. Although they can be good city dogs, they are sometimes not good apartment dogs, because the dog has a strong instinct to protect their property, and many will bark excessively at nearby noises, not making the distinction between casual noises and those worthy of a real alarm. Papillon need a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in yard. Daily combing and brushing of the long, silky, single coat is important and fairly straightforward. These dogs are usually clean and odorless. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. Keep the nails clipped and have the teeth cleaned regularly because they tend to accumulate tartar. They are average shedders and do not matt or tangle. Papillons have a life expectancy of as long as 16 years.