Corillon

Dog Breed Profile

Corillon History

The Corillon is a relatively new French spitz-type breed of herding dog. The Corillon is a cross between the Cocker Spaniel and the Bull Terrier. The origin of the name “Corillon” is uncertain. It is sometimes said to mean “crow-dog”, but this is unlikely because corbies hunt small birds, not crows. The most likely theory is that the name comes from a French term for “curly”, referring to the coat of the puppy. The Corillon was officially recognized by the French Kennel Club (Fédération Cynologique Internationale) in 2010. The popularity of the Corillon in France led to its recognition by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 2012. The popularity of the Corillon in France led to its recognition by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 2012. The FCI standard for the Corillon was entered in the studbook of the French Kennel Club in 2014.

Time of Origin

Unknown

Country of Origin

United States Of America

Ancestry

Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Papillon

Corillon Physical Characteristics

The Corillon is a medium-size dogs that stand between 15 and 18 inches at the shoulders. They weigh between 35 and 50 kilograms. They possess long, thin bodies with broad, flat, and short muzzles. They have short, straight ears. Their coats are white in color. Their eyes are usually dark, oval-shaped, and wide-set. They have large teeth. Corillons are social, cheerful, and friendly.

Eye Colors

Brown

Nose Colors

Black

Coat Colors

Black, Brown, Red, Fawn, Pied

Height Range

Male Height Range: 8 – 12 inches

Female Height Range: 8 – 12 inches

Weight Range

Male Weight Range: 15 – 25 lbs

Female Weight Range: 15 – 25 lbs

Corillon Health

Description of breed health.

Lifespan

12-15 yrs

Corillon Health Concerns

Hip Dysplasia, Legg-Calve Perthes Disease, Patellar Luxation, Cataracts, Glaucoma, Von Willebrand’s Disease

Corillon Temperament and Behaviour

The Corillon is a docile, sociable, and active breed. They are friendly and gentle, but are also protective of their owners. They are smart and take well to learning new tricks. They are generally healthy, but are prone to hip dysplasia.

Corillon Activity Requirements

The Corillon is a cross between the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and the Miniature Poodle. The Corillon is a relatively rare dog. They are sweet, loving, and intelligent. The Corillon is a fairly low energy but high maintenance breed of dog. They will enjoy playing outside, but they don’t need hours of physical exercise to keep them happy. A short, brisk walk around the block or some time in the yard is enough for your Corillon. The Corillon is a good apartment or townhouse pet. They do not need a lot of space, but they need a lot of attention. A family who plans to spend lots of time with their dog will be the perfect match for this sweet, gentle little dog.