Papillon Puppy Weight Calculator

Calculate the adult weight for your Papillon. Just type your puppy’s current weight and age, and see how big your puppy gets.

Papillon Breed Profile & Growth Guide

Breed Overview

The Papillon, whose name means “butterfly” in French (a nod to its distinctive, fringed ears), is one of the oldest toy breeds, with origins dating back several hundred years in Europe. They were beloved companions of royalty and aristocrats, often featured in Renaissance paintings. Today, Papillons are known for their bright intelligence, alert personality, and affectionate nature.

Although small, they are lively, confident, and eager to please, making them excellent in agility, obedience, and companionship roles. Their fine-boned structure and small stature mean growth tracking is essential to ensure they develop at a healthy, steady pace without becoming overweight.

Size Category: Small
Adult Papillons typically weigh 4–9 lbs and stand about 8–11 inches tall. Even small fluctuations in weight can have a big impact on their health, so monitoring growth helps owners adjust diet and activity for optimal development.

Papillon Growth Chart & Weight Ranges

Age	Weight Range (lbs)
4 weeks	0.8 – 1.2
8 weeks	1.5 – 2.5
12 weeks	2 – 3.5
4 months	3 – 4.5
6 months	3.5 – 5.5
9 months	4 – 6.5
12 months	4 – 9

Gender Differences:
Males and females are typically similar in size, though males may be slightly heavier (by about 0.5–1 lb) due to muscle mass.

How Much Bigger Will My Papillon Puppy Get?

Papillons grow quickly and reach 50% of their adult weight by around 3 months. Most will reach their full height by 6–7 months, with a bit of filling out in muscle and coat until 9–12 months.

Rule of Thumb:
Double your Papillon puppy’s weight at 12 weeks to get a good estimate of their adult size.

Note:
Because Papillons are a toy breed, they mature much faster than large or giant breeds and rarely have major growth spurts past 6–7 months.

For more information, visit the Papillon Club of America or the American Kennel Club Papillon profile.

Papillon Growth Tips

Nutrition

• Feed a high-quality small-breed puppy food formulated for toy breeds, with smaller kibble for easy chewing.
• Maintain a three-meal feeding schedule until about 6 months, then transition to two meals per day.
• Avoid free-feeding, as Papillons can gain weight quickly if overfed.

Exercise

• Short, gentle walks and indoor play are ideal for puppies.
• Avoid overexertion in very young puppies, but provide daily mental stimulation such as basic training or puzzle toys.
• Papillons excel at agility once fully grown.

Health Watch

Papillons may be prone to:

• Patellar luxation (kneecap issues) – keep weight in check to reduce joint stress.
• Dental disease – brush regularly and provide dental chews.
• Collapsed trachea – use a harness instead of a collar for walks.