Papillon

This small dog has a beautiful harmonious structure. His lively and jovial appearance is very attractive.

This lovely companion is slightly longer than he is tall.

The Continental Toy Spaniel is endowed with a beautiful silhouette leaving a graceful and very elegant impression.

Height

Between 20 and 28 cm (7.87 to 11.02 inches) for the male
Between 20 and 28 cm (7.87 to 11.02 inches) for the female

Weight

Between 1 and 5 kg (2.20 to 11.02 pounds) for the male
Between 1 and 5 kg (2.20 to 11.02 pounds) for the female

Color

All colors on a white background are allowed for the dress. Preferred colors are often red, yellow, bicolor and tricolor.

Hair

His coat's abundant glossy hair is wavy and has lovely silky highlights.

Morphology

His head with a rounded skull has a rather accentuated stop. His large almond-shaped eyes are a beautiful dark color.

In the Phalène Spaniel, the ears are drooping while in the Papillon, they are well erect.

His pretty little nose is all black. His long tail is carried hight on the back forming a nice panache.

According to the FCI breeds nomenclature, this breed belongs to group 9, section 9 and is #77