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Papillon or butterfly dog, their care, characteristics and more The Papillón Spaniel is a breed of small, very active Spaniel type dog whose main characteristic is its butterfly-shaped ears, which owes its name. In French papillon means butterfly so it is also known as a butterfly dog. It is a breed originating from France and Belgium, although in the 19th century it underwent several crosses until resulting in the Papillon Spaniel that we know today. In Notes from Pets we have dedicated a complete article to this beautiful animal so that you know its characteristics, its typical behavior, the care it needs and some curiosities that this ear has lived among royalty. Papillion Spaniel Characteristics The Papillon is mainly characterized by its large ears Measure: It is a small dog that does not exceed 30 cm in adulthood. That is why it is also called a dwarf spaniel or Continental Toy Spaniel. Weight: Males are less heavy in their adult life reaching 4.5 Kg, while f...