A really cute little Papillon in Fontvieille, Monaco but he wouldn't keep still, wouldn't look at the camera, so this is the best I could do. Papillons, by nature and breeding, are wary of strangers, so it's not a surprise.The owner of Pepito - who is 10 years old, by the way - said he's not a pure-bred Papillon but is a cross between a Papillon and a Chihuahua is, apparently, known as a Chihuahua Irlandais (Irish). I can find no reference to this breed anywhere so have listed him here as a Papillon as he looks like one.
I've often found dogs in France called something that doesn't exist - sold to owners as a specific breed when there is no such thing.
He sure looks - facially - like a chihuahua ...
ReplyDeleteLooks like he's playing hard to get!
ReplyDeleteHe's adorable, whatever he is. Aren't mixed breeds the best anyway, or is that my bias?
ReplyDeleteAh Jilly - its the Snob Appeal! LOL
ReplyDeletePeps is sweet whatever you call his breed!
I love his coloring. I've usually seen Papillons that are tan. He's adorable.
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