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. (8/15) by Judy Powell October 23, 2020, 2:26 pm Judy Powell 0 Previous 8/15 Next View full list See more Previous article There are two kinds of Papillon, and once again their unique ears are the defining characteristic of each type. When a Papillon has “dropped” ears, it is not called a Papillon at all, but a Phalene. Despite the distinction, Papillons and Phalenes are judged as one breed. Next article Handpainted Boston Terrier face. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.