Where did Papillons originate?
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Papillon/Origin
The Papillon originated in France, where it was named for its signature ears. Papillon means butterfly in French. However, not all of them have erect ears: The drop-eared variety is known as the phalene (moth).

Do Papillons hunt rats?
Papillons were bred as ratters in order to rid homes of pests. The adorable dogs were too small to directly kill a rat like other breeds, so they had to use special methods. Their main strategy was to bait the rat and tease it until it became too exhausted to fight back.
Are there any frequently asked questions about Papillons?

Papillon Frequently Asked Questions for puppies too! The Papillon is a wonderful breed of dog. Forevr Papillons receives a lot of email inquires that include questions about Paps. Some of the common questions are about health, hair, coat, fringe, teeth, eyes, tear stains, & temperament. Here are a few of our most frequently asked questions.
How old should a 5 month old Papillon be?
Answer: We have had good luck in housebreaking Pap’s as single only companion papillon. Dedication to housetraining is a must and the dogs should be placed on a schedule and housed in a crate when not attended to for best results. Question: My daughter has a male Papillon, he is now 5 months old.
Why was Papillon’s sentence reduced to 8 years?
Papillon had to endure another 19 months of solitary confinement. His original sentence of eight years was reduced after Papillon risked his life to save a girl caught in shark-infested waters. After French Guiana officials decided to support the pro- Nazi Vichy Regime, the penalty for escape attempts was death, or capital punishment.
Why does my Papillon have a bad temperament?
A Papillon that exhibits signs of growling, snapping, or fear is not a normal breed temperament characteristic. Usually a Pap that shows signs of bad temperaments have not been sufficiently socialized or at some point were mistreated. Question: Last night we noticed very aggressive behavior .