Papillon
(Continental Toy Spaniel) (Epagneul nain Continental)
(Butterfly Dog) (Pap)
Limit, the Papillon at about 2 years old ...
Continental Toy Spaniel, Papillon
Other Names: Papillon, Epagneul Nain Continental Papillon
Height: (Approx.) 8-11 In.
Continental Toy Spaniel, 'Dwarf Spaniel"
origination:
Continental Europe, possibly from the Spanish Dwarf Spaniel ...
(Continental Toy Spaniel) (Butterfly Dog) (Pap) (Epagneul nain Continental)The Papillon is a cute and small dog with distinctive characteristics. Their round, perky face stretches into a short muzzle sticking out from it.
The Continental Toy Spaniel is a result of a collaborative efforts between dog breeding and arts. Painting of Italian artist Titian "The Daughter of Roberto Strozzi" (1542) depicts a girl with a dog.
The Papillon (also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel) probably evolved in Spain and Italy, its progenitors being small Spaniels. However it is France and Belgium which are acknowledged as responsible for developing and perfecting the breed.
The Papillon is a very old breed that dates back to the fourteenth century where they were know as the Continental Toy Spaniel in Europe. The Continental Toy Spaniel had typical Spaniel ears, (hanging down on the sides of their head).
The Papillon is also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. The name Papillon, which is French for "butterfly" comes from the breed's erect ears. An identical drop-eared variety is known as the Phalene or "moth.
It traces its heritage to the Continental Toy Spaniel and was once called the Dwarf Spaniel. Long popular with royalty and nobility, the Papillon dog appears in numerous works of art. The Renaissance painter, Titian, painted the dog frequently.
Developed from the Continental Toy Spaniel, the Papillon takes its name from the French word for "butterfly" for the distinctive head markings that resemble that magnificent creature.
Papillon (FCI groups with the Phalene as the Continental Toy Spaniel)
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This breed is also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel, with TWO possible ear carriages -- the popular Papillon (with erect ears) and the drop-eared Phalene.
Butterfly Dog (Papillon means butterfly in French)
Continental Toy Spaniel
Dwarf Spaniel
Epagneul Nain Continental
Phalene (drop ear type)
Squirrel Dog (because of the tail carriage) ...
The Papillon is also called the butterfly dog because of its wide, erect ears. Other names include the Continental Toy Spaniel, Butterfly Spaniel, Epagneul Nain.
The Papillon is a marvelous little companion animal.
OTHER NAME epagneul nain (phalene is also known as Continental toy spaniel)
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CLASSIFICATION F.C.I.: Group 9 Companion and Toy dogs. Section 9 Continental Toy Spaniels and Russian Toys. Without working trial.
There is evidence that these small dogs were favorites of European aristocrats, particularly French royalty, during the time of the Old Masters, as Continental Toy Spaniels (Phalènes and Papillons) were included in many Old Master royal portraits ...
The Phalène is the drop-eared version of the Papillon. The Phalene is a toy breed also known as the Butterfly Dog or the Continental Toy Spaniel (Epagneul Nain Continental).
Phalene History ...
Originating in Europe, but found mainly in France and Belgium, the Papillon was mainly used as a companion dog and the dog of royalty. They were also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. The Papillon also shows up in many Renaissance art.
Avg Size of Female: Height: 8-11 inches, Weight: 9-10 pounds
Original Function: lap dog
Primary Current Function: companion
Other Names: Continental Toy Spaniel, Epagneul Nain Continental, À Oreilles Droites
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today the erect ear style is more popular with Papillon dog owners. Droopy-eared Papillon dogs in the United States are knοwn as а "Phalene" whicÒ" is a French word meaning mοth. In Europe they are referred to as the Continental Toy Spaniel or the ...
Another name given to the breed was Squirrel Spaniel, as it bore its plumed tail on its back in the manner of squirrels. In Europe, the Papillon is known as the Continental Toy Spaniel or Epagneul Nain.
In America, the drop-eared pap is known as the phalene, which is French for moth, whereas in Europe he is called the epagneul nain or Continental toy spaniel.
 See also: Papillon, Phalene, Butterfly Dog, Epagneul Nain Continental, Squirrel Spaniel
  
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