Who the Papillon Actually Suits
Papillon temperament, intelligence, and bold personality traits reveal which owners match this energetic toy breed best.
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The Papillon Against the Pomeranian and the Chihuahua
The Papillon, Pomeranian, and Chihuahua comparison explains the unique traits and history of three toy dog breeds.
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Why the Papillon Was Once a Solid Colored Dog
European dwarf spaniels and 16th century court dogs evolved from solid colored ancestors into modern patterned Papillons.
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Every Color a Papillon Is Allowed to Be
Papillon coat color standards require a prominent white base paired with specific patches and facial markings.
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What a Papillon Weighs and How Tall It Stands
Papillon height and weight standards explain the ideal size range of eight to eleven inches and five to ten pounds.
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Marie Antoinette and the Papillon She Is Said to Have Carried
Marie Antoinette and her loyal Papillon dog, exploring the historical facts and fiction surrounding their famous legend.
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Titian Painted the Dog the Papillon Came From
Renaissance European history shows how dwarf spaniels became cherished status symbols and ancestors of the modern Papillon.
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Why a Papillon and a Phalene Are Born in the Same Litter
Papillon and Phalene puppies born in the same litter share a breed standard despite distinct erect and drop ears.
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Papillon Means Butterfly and Phalene Means Moth
Papillon and Phalene names define the erect-eared and drop-eared varieties of the same Continental Toy Spaniel breed.
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The Papillon Has Seven Hundred Years of Portraits Behind It
The history of the Papillon spaniel spans seven hundred years of European portraits, royal companionship, and Renaissance art.
