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The Papillon is a toy dog that was named after a species of butterfly.  The reason for this is the shape of the ear, this dog’s most amazing feature.  When the large ears are reared up, they resemble the open wings of a butterfly.  Ideally, the erect ears should form an angle, which is roughly 45 degrees to the head.  And when the ears are pulled down, the Papillon is designated the name of “Phalene”, which means “moth”.

An observant owner may find that his Papillion has symmetrical markings on its head.  Often, the mark is a thin white blaze that, at a cursory glance, appears to be the body of butterfly.  While the presence of the thin white mark is preferred by owners for its aesthetic value, a healthy, active, and intelligent Papillon need not possess this distinct mark.

The Papillon is one of the daintiest toy dogs.  Its height is between eight to eleven inches only.  But many of these dogs are well-proportioned.  They are often alert but have never shown any signs of violence or aggression.  Such traits make them perfectly genial companions.

The head of the Papillon is rounded between its ears and this is emphasized by its muzzle which is delicately pointed.  The eyes are located low in the skull, making them appear deep set.  These almost spherical eyes are considered by vets to be of medium size.  And there are dark rims that give additional shade and mystery.  The nose is often black.  The Papillon has powerful jaws complemented with complete scissor bite.  The lips are narrow and usually dark-colored.

The shoulders of the Papillon are regarded as well-developed and these have an elegant sloping appearance.  The chest is regarded as deep, while the forelegs are straight and delicately-boned, like most toy dogs.  The belly is seen to be somewhat arched but this is well-supported by sturdy hind legs.  The tail is unusually long and carried high and arching over the back.

The second most amazing feature of the Papillon is its coat.  Soft wisps of hair are found between the toes while long and flowing ones create an elegant plume over the tail.  This particular dog has no undercoat but the coat hairs are long, silky and fine.  On the chest, abundant frills grow while on the head and muzzle, the hairs are conveniently shorter.

The white color dominates the coat of the Papillon, but this white is splattered with patches of a variety of colors.  The patches are usually located inside the ears, on the cheeks, and sometimes, over the eyes.