🐕 Dogs

Papillon

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fun Fact

Papillon means 'butterfly' in French, named for their large, fringed ears that resemble butterfly wings.

Small, elegant toy breed with distinctive butterfly-like ears. Intelligent, energetic, and friendly companion.

🏷️ Breed

Papillon

💭 Temperament

Intelligent, energetic, friendly, alert, playful

📏 Size

Small (2-5 kg)

⏳ Lifespan

13-15 years

🎨 Colors

White with patches of any color — most commonly black, red, sable

🌍 Origin

France, 16th century

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — excellent for apartments; needs regular exercise

🍽️ Diet

Quality small-breed dog food; appropriate portions

✓ FCI Group

Group 9

✓ FCI Section

Companion and Toy Dogs

✓ FCI Number