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The Papillon is a small, elegant toy breed that stands between eight and eleven inches at the shoulder and typically weighs between three and ten pounds. This dainty yet surprisingly sturdy dog possesses a fine-boned frame that is slightly longer than it is tall, giving it a well-balanced and harmonious appearance. The breed moves with a light, graceful gait that reflects its lively personality and athletic capabilities. The head is small with a slightly rounded skull, and the muzzle is fine and tapered, approximately one-third the length of the head. The dark, round eyes are medium-sized and set well apart, giving the Papillon an alert and intelligent expression that is highly characteristic of the breed. The most distinctive feature of the Papillon is its large, wing-shaped ears that stand erect and are set at a forty-five degree angle on the head. These magnificent butterfly-like ears, from which the breed derives its French name meaning butterfly, are heavily fringed with long, flowing hair that creates an elegant and eye-catching silhouette. Some Papillons are born with drop ears, and these dogs are known as Phalenes, meaning moth in French. The breed's single coat is long, fine, and silky with no undercoat, which means the Papillon does not have the typical doggy odor and does not experience the heavy seasonal shedding common to double-coated breeds. The coat lies flat against the body and is shorter on the head and front of the legs, with profuse feathering on the chest, ears, backs of the legs, and tail. The tail is set high and carried arched gracefully over the back like a flowing plume, adding to the breed's elegant appearance. The breed's coloring is always parti-color, which means white with patches of any other color covering the body and head. Common color combinations include white with black, red, orange, tan, or sable markings. A white blaze and noseband are preferred in show dogs, creating a symmetrical and pleasing facial pattern.

The Poodle is a distinctive breed that comes in three size varieties, all sharing the same elegant conformation and proud carriage. The Standard Poodle stands over fifteen inches at the shoulder and weighs between forty and seventy pounds, the Miniature Poodle measures between eleven and fifteen inches and weighs fifteen to seventeen pounds, and the Toy Poodle stands under ten inches and weighs between four and six pounds. Regardless of size, all Poodles display a square body proportion, with the length from the breastbone to the point of the rump being approximately equal to the height at the withers. The breed moves with a light, springy, effortless gait that demonstrates both athleticism and elegance. The Poodle's head is moderately rounded with a long, straight muzzle and a slight but definite stop. The eyes are very dark, oval-shaped, and set far enough apart to create an alert, intelligent expression. The ears are set at or slightly below eye level, hang close to the head, and are long and heavily feathered. The neck is well-proportioned, long enough to permit the head to be carried high with dignity. The topline is level from the highest point of the shoulder blade to the base of the tail. The tail is set high, docked, and carried up, though many countries now prohibit docking. The Poodle's coat is perhaps its most recognizable feature, consisting of dense, curly hair that is often sculpted into various clips for show purposes or practicality. Unlike most dogs, Poodles have hair rather than fur, and they shed minimally, making them popular choices for people with allergies. The coat comes in an array of solid colors including black, white, brown, gray, silver, blue, cream, apricot, red, and cafe au lait. While parti-colored Poodles exist, only solid colors are accepted in conformation shows. Regular professional grooming is essential, as the coat grows continuously and can become severely matted without proper care.