When I was found lost on the streets of San Francisco, I was infested with fleas and underweight at less than 8 lbs. It’s no surprise since both the Papillon and Dachshund also fall in the toy group. Like Yorkies, Papshunds are classified as toy breed dogs. #3 Papshunds are considered a “toy-sized” breed At 20 inches, I’m certainly longer than most mini Dachshunds though.
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Besides “Needle Nose,” my human #2 also calls me “Longo”! However, I’m not always as long as a regular Dachshund whose full body usually measures anywhere between 21.5-25 inches.
I guess that’s why my human #2 likes calling me “Needle Nose.” #2 Papshunds have Dachshund bodiesĪs dachshunds (also known as weiner dogs, badger dogs, and sausage dogs) are defined by their long torsos and short legs, another key feature defining the Papshund is just that – the Dachshund body structure! Whenever I’m completely relaxed, I like to stretch out my skinny body and surprise my humans as to just how crazy long I am. Even though the Papshund’s fringe (the hair growing at the ends of the ears) is much shorter, the snout is strikingly similar to that of a Papillon, although some may have slightly longer muzzles that resemble closer to the Dachshund. peeĪnd, it’s not just the distinct butterfly ears that the Papillon passed down to the Papshund upon a closer look at my head, it’s clear that my face is also more Papillon than Dachshund.yon,” which means butterfly in French (but you may also hear the American pronunciation, which is “pa.The main feature that defines this unique hybrid is a Papshund’s erect, butterfly wing-like ears.