in Awww 15 Cool Facts About Papillons by Judy Powell February 26, 2023, 8:25 pm 10shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest 7 For their striking appearance, Papillons are popular show dogs. But there's more to them than just good looks. With sharp minds and equally keen agility, Papillons are more adept athletes than you might expect. Judy Powell 8 Papillons became popular in the 16th century, particularly with aristocrats and artists. The breed was so popular as a muse for painters that the history and development of Papillons can be seen through many works of classic art. Judy Powell 9 Just a few noted artists who painted Papillons include Titian (1488-1576), Paolo Veronese (1528-1588), Pierre Mignard (1612-1695), Gonzales Coques (1614-1684), Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721) and Jean-Honore Fragonard (1732-1806). Judy Powell Page 3 of 5Previous 12345Next10shares Facebook Twitter Email Pinterest See more Previous article 15 Pictures Only Doberman Owners Will Think Are Funny Next article 17 Reasons English Setters Are Not The Friendly Dogs Everyone Says They Are Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.