Papillon

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The dainty butterfly dog of France and Belgium is another described as a dwarf spaniel in Europe. The breed comes in two varieties – the Papillon and the Phalene. The well- feathered alert ears of the Papillon resemble the spread wings of a butterfly, hence the name. The drop eared Phalene is named after the folded wings of a moth. The continental spaniel title Épagneul Nain Continental (dwarf spaniel) might suggest drop ears in the original specimens. The Papillon and Phalene were hugely popular in the royal courts of Europe and were owned by many society ladies including Madame de Pompadour and Queen Marie Antoinette.

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This elegant and fine boned breed is highly intelligent and competes in obedience and agility with great success.

Papillons
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