Papillon: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	dwarf spaniel • Continental Toy Spaniel • Paps • Epagneul Nain

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Papillon toy dog with long, flowing white fur, black patches, and large, upright ears stands alertly outdoors.

Closeup of a Papillon toy dog with large, fringed ears, a white face, and brown and black markings around the eyes.

A Papillon, a small toy dog with long white and brown fur, leaps over a purple and white agility jump bar on a grassy field during a competition.

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