The Papillon, also called the Continental Toy Spaniel, is a breed of dog, of the spaniel type. One of the oldest of the toy spaniels, it derives its name from its characteristic butterfly-like look of the long and fringed hair on the ears. A Papillon with dropped ears is called a Phalene.
Breed Overview
Type:
Companion DogsOrigin:
EuropeWeight:
About 4.0 to 9.0 (pounds)Length:
About 8.0 to 11.0 (inches)Life Span:
About 12.0 to 16.0 (years)Fur Color:
Parti-colored, White with patches of any colorFriendly:
Trainability:
Shedding Level:
