You’ll find Papillons in a rainbow variety of colors, with various combinations including black, brown, red, lemon, sable and tan. All colors are acceptable, but the AKC is very strict about one thing: White has to be in there somewhere. (5/15) by Judy Powell October 23, 2020, 2:26 pm Judy Powell 1 Previous 5/15 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 Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published.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.