Giant Papillon
Великий метелик
Dual-purpose
Giant
Recognition:
BRC
European breed of French origin, often called the 'Mariposa' due to its butterfly markings. Refined for both size and markings in the late 19th century.
Quick facts
- Size group
- Giant
- Purpose
- Dual-purpose
- Buck weight
- 5.5–6.5 kg
- Doe weight
- 5.5–6.5 kg
- Adult weight
- 6 kg
- Litter (avg)
- 8 kits
- Meat yield
- 53%
- Slaughter age
- 16 weeks
- Coat
- normal
- Body type
- semi arch
- Ears
- erect
- Origin
- DE
- Recognised
- 1900
Colours
white with spots
Temperament
calm
Notable facts
Characterized by its unique 'Full Arch' body type, standing high off the ground on long legs.
Breeding recommendations
- Large breed with weights frequently exceeding 5.0 kg; substantial lean meat.
- Reaches sexual maturity slowly; first mating at 7–9 months.
- Best suited for extensive systems with 80-day kindling intervals.
- Harvest at 120 days for proper pelt maturation.
- Calm temperament once acclimated.
