Papillon & Phalène

intelligent, happy, energetic

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Country of origin: Belgium, France
Breed group: Companion and Toy Dogs - Group 9 (FCI); Toy Group (AKC, KC)

Facts

Size: very small
Coat: long, silky, no undercoat
Colour: white with any colour
Life expectancy: 13-16 years

Characteristics

Outgoing, active and smart coming in two varieties - the Papillon has (butterfly-like) erect ears while the Phalène (French for moth) has dropped ears.

Escaped the guillotine

It's said that Marie-Antoinette had her Continental Toy Spaniel named Coco under her long dress when she was beheaded in 1793.
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DE JCH (VDH), DE JCH (VK), AT JCH
High Hope vom Volkersberg
Milbu Helix    Zwergenpower's Petras Passion
white and black & tan
Germany 2024,  Papillon
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Sp Lady Whistledown
Krasota I Gratsia Hygo    Sp Lady In Waiting
white and red sable
United States 2024,  Papillon
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Sweet Desires Taste Of Diamonds
Sweet Desires Sparkling Star    Bissvargens Cuba Libre
white and black & tan
Sweden 2024,  Papillon
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Lindatorps White As Snow Wictoria
Amber Beauty Rico    Lindatorps Diamond Drop-Iris
white and black & tan
Sweden 2024,  Papillon

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