The is classified the Toy Group A.K.C. Groups. The historically has some Terrier and Spaniel the background, it has an independent and industrious and makes a good , whereas many dogs of Toy Group bred to be dogs and nothing more. Spain much to the beginnings of breed but eventually it gained in in . In fact, the Papillon was a of Marie Antoinette and is in many of the of the ladies of that day.

this dog was called "dwarf spaniel" but gradually name changed to Papillon. Th a French word meaning "butterfly" and denotes erect of the breed, the long hairs mini american eskimo dog breeders chicago city flying the ear the dog is moving, the whole picture that of a butterfly the wind. The Papillon also be found with ears, this variety is as a separate breed in show of Europe and is called Phalene.

They are clean the coat is easy to . The long silky hairs lie flat along sides the dog, there is a lot of fringing at the ears, give the dog name, is also a large "ruff" on the .

The entire of the is one of balance, neither too long of leg too cobby in body, they appear and and make a lovely when moving. The standard that they not over 11 inches tall. Color standards require that they be parti-color or white patches of color and if is color on head a mask which over the ears is preferred.

The is to be a quiet and dignified dog. However when are a of them, they never quit "talking" amongst themselves when company calling and they can very noisy. They delightful household pets also good watchdogs because of the uproar they set when strangers arrive.

Energetic and , they have become popular Obedience dogs and dogs and they also excel the sport of Flyball. course they always popular in the classes. Their makes them adaptable as Therapy dogs, as can on the laps of elderly or disabled.

When are puppies can be delicate of bone it is important that if children play them they taught to with them carefully. A tiny dog such this is can be badly dropped or allowed to jump too great a . There are no particular health problems noted in breed it often lives a long life of 15 or .

Easy to for and willing please, the Papillon is gaining in popularity. As with any of the breeds, are often the for breeding dogs in puppy , since the size of dog allows for less and lower vet bills. Thus it important that a person a Papillon find a reputable than purchasing from a pet store.