Phalene

The Phalène is the drop-eared version of the Papillon, a toy breed also known as the Butterfly Dog or the Continental Toy Spaniel (Epagneul Nain Continental). History: The Phalène is the earliest form of the Butterfly Dog; the appearance of the erect-eared variety was not documented until the 16th Century, by which time the Phalène had been portrayed in numerous paintings, particularly in...