Size range:
Extra Small: Up to 10 inches; up to 15 pounds.

Kid-tolerance scale:
Excellent

Average lifespan:
12 years

Overall behavior of breed:
The kindest and most loving animal I have ever known, and I have known a lot of dog breeds.

Explain why this breed was good/not good with your kids:
I have a 16 month old, and he is brutal to my Papillon, yet my dog loves my son so much. Whenever he can, he is crawling into my son's lap, flipping over on his back, waiting patiently for my son's little hands to stroke his belly.

Typical colors:
Black, Brown-White, White, Black-White.

Does this breed shed?
Yes