Phalene
Phalene
History:
Country/Date of Origin: Belgium/1400s
The progenitor of the Papillon, the Phalene made its dainty way into the hands of French royal ladies via Italy and possibly Spain. The Phalene came to its refined flowering at the French court of Louis XIV in the 17th Century. The dwarf spaniels were carried to England and then to the U.S. The breed was accepted into the American Kennel Club in 1935. (see Papillon)
Other Names Body Type Personality Coat Health Concerns
Back to TopDrop eared Papillon, Espagneul Nain, Continental Spaniel
AKC Group: Toy (shown as a variety of the Papillon)
Breed Club: Phalene Breed Clubs
Rescue Club: Phalene Rescue Groups
Back to TopBody Type:
- A miniature spaniel in appearance
- The pendant ears are not altered
- The plume of a tail carried jauntily across the back is not altered
- Height: 8-11 inches (at shoulder) Anything over 12 inches is a disqualification
- Weight: 8-10 pounds
Personality:
- A happy disposition
- Gets along well with other pets and loves to be around people; craves companionship
- Can be assertive if it is threatened or stressed
- Very protective
- Due to their tendency to bark an alarm, they make a great watchdog
Coat:
- Long silky single coat
- Hair is exceptionally long on the tail
- Must be primarily white but has to have patches of color covering the ears and eyes. Additional patches of color on the body are allowed
- Moderate grooming
Health Concerns:
- Sturdy and healthy in spite of its delicate appearance
- However, the small size of the Phalene automatically rules out this breed as a pet for active children who might break its bones
- Slipped patella which gives the gait a "hop and a skip" appearance
- Low blood sugar
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