What is the right way to say Papillon?
The correct pronunciation for Papillon is (pappy-yawn) meaning butterfly. Papillons come in two different varieties; the erect eared that is most often seen or the drop eared that is called a Phalne (fa-lyn) which means moth. Incidentally, the word Papillon and Phalene are actually breed varieties of the Epagneul Nain Continental, Continental Toy Spaniel. The name Squirrel Spaniel has also been used. In the United States the American Kennel Club recognizes the breed as the Papillon with the Phalene being considered as a variety of the Papillon.
