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The breed is the earliest form of the Papillon, while the erect-eared version was well document in the 16th century, the drop-eared version or Phalene was portrayed in many painting before that.
Phalene History
The Phalène is the earliest form of the Butterfly Dog; the appearance of the erect-eared variety was not documented until the 16th Century, by which time the Phalène had been portrayed in numerous paintings, ...
The Phalene is a happy, lively, outgoing, affectionate lapdog who also loves to run and play--especially outdoors! He loves to cuddle and give kisses, and can be a calm, gentle and patient companion.
Papillon (and Phalene) Dogs
Papillons are happy, lively and sprightly pals. Extremely loyal to their masters, they are the perfect cuddle companions, soaking up the affection and giving it right back.
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Phalene is the French word for "moth". The proper French pronunciation is fah-LEN, but American dog fanciers usually say FAY-leen.)
People have trouble spelling this breed's name, often misspelling it as pappillon, pappilon, or papillion.
The Phalene is the given name for the drop-eared Papillion. It is a also a French name, meaning night moth. The two ear types are usually born within the same litters, but the erect-eared variety scores over the other in terms of popularity.
The Phalene, a separate variety of the breed with drop ears, takes its name from the butterfly's cousin, the moth, another winged beauty that folds its wings when at rest.
An identical drop-eared variety is known as the Phalene or "moth." The Papillon has often been mistaken for the Long-coated Chihuahua, a variety it helped to produce.
The original Papillons were the Phalenes, which had drop ears and resembled the Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. However, when the ears were bred to stand up, most people preferred the Papillon and the Phalenes have nearly gone extinct.
(2) Ears of the drop type, known as the Phalene, are similar to the erect type, but are carried drooping and must be completely down. Faults - Ears small, pointed, set too high; one ear up, or ears partly down. Skull - The head is small.
The earliest examples of the Pap had folded ears and were called Phalene (the French word for ‘moth').
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Papillons' ears can be either erect like butterfly wings (hence the name Papillon, which is French for butterfly) or dropped (Phalene, meaning night moth).
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Continental Toy Spaniel, Phalene
Other Names: Papillon, Epagneul Nain Continental Papillon
Height: (Approx.) 8-11 In.
OTHER NAME epagneul nain (phalene is also known as Continental toy spaniel)
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The breed also comes in a drop-eared variety called the phalene, which means "moth," a cousin of the butterfly that folds its wings at rest.
The drop-eared version became known as Phalene, meaning "night moth." In Europe, the two versions are considered separate breeds. In the United States, the American Kennel Club (AKC) recognizes both versions as the same breed.
Butterfly Dog (Papillon means butterfly in French)
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Epagneul Nain Continental
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This breed appeared in paintings in the 1200s and was known then as the toy Spaniel and was owned by royalty and noblemen. Many paintings feature the toy Spaniel with dropped ears called the Phalene (moth) and the large erect ears of the Papillon.
This mix сan even be found in the same litter, although 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" whic" is a French word meaning mοth.
They have a close relative called the American Papillon or Phalenes. In the United States this breed is considered part of the Papillon breed, but in France and Sweden they are considered a separate breed.
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.
The drop-earred dogs are known as phalene, which is French for moth. By 1900, the papillon was well represented at French dog shows and soon afterward was being shown in England and America.
The word Papillon translates from the French as ‘butterfly', a reference to the heavily fringed, erect ears which are reminiscent of butterfly wings. There is also a drop-eared variety known as the Phalene (moth).
 See also: Papillon, Chihuahua, Retriever, Smooth, Bulldog
  
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