The Papillon


The name Papillon means "butterfly" in French.
The Papillon was known previously as the
                     "Dwarf Spaniel."
Marie Antoinette was an ardent admirer of Papillons.

The drop-eared variety of Papillon is called Phalene, and it competes with equality against the erect-eared type.
    

Papillons, which used to only have large, drooping ears, were known in the 16th and 17th centuries as Dwarf Spaniels and were often
depicted on the laps of French and Spanish noblewomen. Over time, an erect-eared type, fringed as to resemble the ears of a butterfly,
 developed (Papillon means "butterfly" in French). In the United States, Papillons (erect-eared) and Phalenes (drop-eared) can be born in the same litter and are shown together as one breed.The Papillon is a small, friendly, elegant toy dog with a fine boned structure. The Papillon is light and dainty, yet still lively
 and is distinguished from other breeds by his beautiful, butterfly-like ears. They are known to be happy and alert little dogs that are not shy or aggressive.
The breed must be either parti-color or white with patches of any color.The Papillon is a small, friendly, elegant toy dog of fine-boned structure, light, dainty and of lively action; distinguished from other breeds by its beautiful butterfly-like ears.
Size, Proportion, Substance
Size - Height at withers, 8 to 11 inches. Fault - Over 11 inches. Disqualification - Over 12 inches. Proportion - Body must be slightly longer than the height at withers.  Weight is in proportion to height. Substance - Of fine-boned structure.
Coat
Abundant, long, fine, silky, flowing, straight with resilient quality, flat on back and sides of body. A profuse frill on chest. There is no undercoat. Hair short and close on skull, muzzle, front of forelegs, and from hind feet to hocks. Ears well fringed, with the inside covered with silken hair of medium length. Backs of the forelegs are covered with feathers diminishing to the pasterns. Hind legs are covered to the hocks with abundant breeches (culottes). Tail is covered with a long, flowing plume. Hair on feet is short, but fine tufts may appear over toes and grow beyond them, forming a point.
Color
Always parti-color or white with patches of any color(s). On the head, color(s) other than white must cover both ears, back and front, and extend without interruption from the ears over both eyes. A clearly defined white blaze and noseband are preferred to a solidly marked head. Symmetry of facial markings is desirable. The size, shape, placement, and presence or absence of patches of color on the body are without importance. Among the colors there is no preference, provided nose, eye rims and lips are well pigmented black.

The following faults shall be severely penalized - Color other than white not covering both ears, back and front, or not extending from the ears over both eyes. A slight extension of the white collar onto the base of the ears, or a few white hairs interspersed among the color, shall not be penalized, provided the butterfly appearance is not sacrificed. Disqualifications - An all white dog or a dog with no white.
Temperament
Happy, alert and friendly. Neither shy nor aggressive.

Disqualifications
Height over 12 inches.
An all white dog or a dog with no white.
 

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    At a Glance  Rated
  1-Low through 5-High

Energy Level : 4
Exercise requirement:1
Playfulness: 5
Affection level: 5
Friendliness towards other dogs :4
Friendliness towards other pets : 4
Ease of training: 5
Watchdog ability: 5
Protection ability:1
Grooming requirements:3
Cold tolerance:1
Heat tolerance:3

Health
Major concerns:                      none
Minor concerns:               PRA ,patellar luxation
Occasionally seen                    none
Life span                               12-15
This is not a breed that can live outdoors
coat needs brushed twice a week