papillon
Dainty eared lapdog
A papillon is a small spaniel with large, erect ears that spread like butterfly wings—the French word for butterfly.
The breed is known for its alert, friendly temperament and feathered coat.
Her papillon won best in show.
Dogs with drooping ears are called phalènes (French for moth).
Butterfly and moth order
- wingsLimbs for flight
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
caterpillar · antennae · proboscis · flutter · pollination · nectar · milkweed · migration
Floppy-eared gun dog
- toyObject for amusement
- lapdogSmall cuddly canine
- companionOne who keeps company
- chihuahuaMiniature Mexican breed
continental · silky · longhaired · AKC · kennel · pedigree · purebred · show dog
Vertical in position
- fringedEdged with dangling threads
- silkySmooth and lustrous
- featheredCovered with plumage
- alertWarning or watchfulness
expressive · upright · triangular · distinctive · symmetrical · plume · flowing · trademark
Lepidoptera
Butterfly and moth order
- wingsLimbs for flight
- chrysalisPupal casing for metamorphosis
- metamorphosisProfound biological restructuring
monarch · caterpillar · antennae · proboscis · flutter · pollination · nectar · milkweed · migration · cocoon
spaniel
Floppy-eared gun dog
chihuahua · continental · silky · longhaired · AKC · kennel · pedigree · purebred · show dog · breeder
erect
Vertical in position
alert · expressive · upright · triangular · distinctive · symmetrical · plume · flowing · trademark · signature
- insectesbourdon, puce, termite, mite, chenille
- dogsdog, beagle, bulldog, boxer, collie
- dog breedsborder collie, bulldog, Australian Shepherd, Aussie, corgi
- Pet Breedsgolden retriever, labrador, beagle, bulldog, poodle
- smart dog breedsborder collie, poodle, German shepherd, golden retriever, Aussie
- long earsrabbit, bunny, hare, donkey, mule
papillonGreat Dane
Large shorthaired breed
Irish Wolfhound · Saint Bernard · Newfoundland · giant breeds · giant breed
papillonLabrador Retriever
Canadian-origin sporting breed
Golden Retriever · retriever · working dog · guard dog · sled dog