They were bred for catching mice that ran around and ships. That's why they growl so much is because when they heard mice, they'd warn the people by growling.
The Papillon (or butterfly-eared dog) was bred to look pretty for aristocratic ladies who wanted a lap dog.
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They were first bred for hunting otters
They were first bred for hunting.
butterfly is translated papillon in French.
They were first bred to herd cattle.
They were first bred to herd sheep.
They were first bred as hunting dog
they were first bred as companion dogs.
they were first bred as hunting dogs
A Papillon IS a dog breed.
"Papillon" (1973) does not have a sequel.