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The distinguishing characteristic of a papillon is its butterfly- like ears, hence the name Papillon, which means butterfly in French. Other features of this breed include the the prancy way that they walk, their longer legs, their smarts, and their expressive eyes.
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∙ 11y agoIt has butterfly ears thats what Papillon means in French Butterfly.
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What will a Beagle and Papillon cross look like?
A Beagle and Papillon cross is not a pedigree breed of dog, so there is no specific appearance. But generally, it will have physical features of both Beagle and Papillon.
What dog breed is know as the butterfly dog?
Papillon (aka: Continental Toy Spaniel or the butterfly dog) Horseisle---> Papillon Correct, it would be the Papillon. Papilla means butter fly in French, and the dog's face, especially the ears look like a butterfly. The papillon is of the mini, or toy breed. Colors include various shades of brown, cream, or white.
What was the Papillon dog bred for?
The Papillon (or butterfly-eared dog) was bred to look pretty for aristocratic ladies who wanted a lap dog.
What is the breed that resembles a bit papillon but it's much more bigger?
I think a corgi kind of looks like a Papillon. It is a little bigger.
How do you spell the french word for butterfly?
butterfly is translated papillon in French.
What size of dog breed are papillon and chihuahua?
papillons and chihuahuas are different. papillons originate from Belgium/France area, while chihuahuas come from Mexico papillon is french for butterfly because of the fur on their ears which looks like butterflies. chihuahuas are smaller and named after the state in Mexico
What are the breeds that make a papillon?
A Papillon IS a dog breed.
What is the sequel to the movie papillon?
"Papillon" (1973) does not have a sequel.
What familey do papillion dogs come from?
I'm assuming your asking what is a papillon dog. Papillon is the name of a small canine breed. Papillon in french means butterfly, so that word was given to this breed since it gives the physical description with long hair on the ears taking the shape of a butterfly.
What do butterflies mean in French?
Papillon is the French word for butterfly.
Is a Papillon considered a hypoallergenic dog?
No, the Papillon sheds moderately.
When was John Papillon born?
John Papillon was born in 1838.
