in Awww 15 Amazing Facts About Papillons You Probably Never Knew by Judy Powell February 23, 2023, 9:02 pm 2shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 4 The word papillon, meaning "butterfly," refers to the breed's fringed upright ears, which resemble a butterfly's outspread wings. Credit Judy Powell 5 The breed also comes in a drop-eared variety called the phalene, which means "moth," a cousin of the butterfly that folds its wings at rest. Judy Powell 6 Both varieties can be born in the same litter, although the Papillon is the more popular and recognized variety. Credit Judy Powell Page 2 of 5Previous 12345Next2shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 14 Things to Know About Lovable Old English Sheepdogs Next article 15 Pics That Prove Shiba Inu Always Win At Halloween Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.