🐕 Chiens

Papillon

Canis lupus familiaris

✨ Fait Amusant

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.

🏷️ Race

Papillon

💭 Tempérament

Intelligent, energetic, friendly, alert, playful

📏 Taille

Small (2-5 kg)

⏳ Espérance de vie

13-15 years

🎨 Couleurs

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

🌍 Origine

France, 16th century

🏠 Habitat

Domestic — excellent for apartments; needs regular exercise

🍽️ Alimentation

Quality small-breed dog food; appropriate portions

✓ Groupe FCI

Group 9

✓ Section FCI

Companion and Toy Dogs

✓ Numéro FCI