Here you will find everything a dog novice should know about the Continental Toy Spaniel, including its varieties Papillon (Butterfly Dog) and Phalène. However, even experienced owners of these spirited little family dogs will likely discover valuable and informative insights! Excerpt from the content: Origin and development, standard and varieties, appearance, typical character traits, possible hereditary diseases, considerations before acquiring a dog, legal aspects of dog purchasing, which gender suits me?, castration or sterilization, selecting my puppy from a breeder, care, a dog in the house - a new chapter in life, nutrition, breed-specific behavior, grooming, health issues and first aid, accident prevention, training, responsibilities of a dog owner, aging.