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Papillon breed of toy dog, got its name because of its ears, which resemble the wings of a butterfly. The breed originated in Spain and Italy and from there was introduced into France. Over the centuries, the ears, originally long and drooping, developed in some strains into an erect shape, fringed and set slantingly on the head.
Appearance
The Papillon breed has a long, silky coat that is abundant and flowing. The majority of the coat is white with patches of other colors. Their height is between 8 - 11 in. at the shoulder and they weigh between 3 - 9lb.
Temperament
The Papillon is a small, friendly and elegant breed. They are friendly, happy and very eager to please. Among the toy breeds,the Papillon ranks first in obedience. They love to be with their families and are very good travelers.
Height: 8-11 inches (20-28cm)
Weight: 8-10 pounds (4-5kg.)
Some as long as 16 years.
Gun Dog, AKC Toy
Temperament:
The Papillon is a small, friendly and elegant breed. They are friendly, happy and very eager to please. Among the toy breeds,the Papillon ranks first in obedience. They love to be with their families and are very good travelers.
Grooming:
Daily combing and brushing of the long, silky, single coat is important and fairly straightforward. These dogs are usually clean and odorless. Bathe or dry shampoo when necessary. Keep the nails clipped and have the teeth cleaned regularly because they tend to accumulate tartar. They are average shedders and do not matt or tangle.
Origin:
The Papillon is one of the oldest breeds of dog, with a recorded history in Europe going back nearly 700 years. The breed was originally called the epagneul nain or dwarf spaniel, and sported spaniel-type dropped ears. The dog was later known as the Continental Toy Spaniel (or sometimes just toy spaniel), and this tiny breed is recognizable in 13th through 15th century Italian frescoes. It was featured in many paintings of the Renaissance period; in fact much of the breed's development is known because of its depiction in paintings. The breed was widespread in Italy during the Renaissance and later perfected by French breeders. Some of its talents include: watchdog, agility, competitive obedience, and performing tricks.
