| Papillon |
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A sable and white Papillon |
| Other names | - Phalène (drop ear type)
- Continental Toy Spaniel
- Epagneul Nain Continental
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| Common nicknames | - Butterfly dog
- Squirrel dog (due to tail carriage)
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| Origin | Belgium / France |
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| Height |
Males |
8–11 inches (20–28 cm) |
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Females |
8–11 inches (20–28 cm) |
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| Weight |
Males |
8–10 pounds (3.6–4.5 kg) |
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Females |
7–9 pounds (3.2–4.1 kg) |
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| Coat |
Straight, long, fine, single layered |
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| Colour |
White with patches of anything but liver |
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| Dog (domestic dog) |
The Papillon (French pronunciation: [papijɔ̃], French for 'butterfly[-eared]'), 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.