Name:Papillon
Alias:Squirrel Dog (due to tail carriage)
Outline:Carnivora
Family:Canidae
length:20-30cm
Weight:3-5kg
Life:12year
IUCN:LC
The Papillon, also known as the Papillon or the Papillon, is named after the long upright hair on its ears, which looks like a dancing butterfly. The Papillon originated in France and is one of the oldest dog breeds in Europe.
The Papillon was called the Dwarf Hound in the 16th century. This kind of dog is often seen in precious ancient paintings or tapestries. In the Louis era, the larger dwarf hounds gradually changed from drooping ears to upright ears, with the ears tilted on both sides of the head, like two open butterfly wings, and developed into the Papillon in modern times. In the 17th century, the court of Louis XIV in France was popular with this kind of dog, and its price was very high. It was popular in the French upper class and became famous because of the favor of Marie Antoinette. The Papillon was deeply loved by Spanish and French nobles, which confirmed the status of this dog in the dog world. After a record of a Papillon being bought and sold in 1545, it began to appear in many documents.
The Papillon has a cheerful and lively personality, elegant manners, calm and obedient to the owner, is relatively smart, does not bark casually, has no body odor, and is very adaptable.
Although the Papillon is small, it has a bad temper. When walking the dog outside, it will bark and provoke some strange dogs and is prone to fighting. Friends who plan to raise one should pay attention.
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