Assertion: papillon | /r/HasProperty | created
Facets:
value: during the renaissance
type: TEMPORAL
value: due to the breed's distinctive ears
type: CAUSE
value: from the french word for butterfly
type: OTHER
value: due to facial markings
type: CAUSE
value: by breeding small specimens of spaniels
type: MANNER
Source sentences:
text: There are some breed enthusiasts who believe that the Papillon may be a descendant of toy breeds from Asia, namely the Japanese Chin, but other people think they are smaller versions of spaniels found in Europe and that the Papillon was created by breeding small specimens of spaniels without having to introduce any other breed from Asia or the Far East into the mix.
text: The name Papillon is derived from the French word for butterfly, due to the breed's distinctive ears and facial markings
text: She is also clever and creative and will entertain herself by making up her own games.
text: Papillons were developed during the Renaissance by crossing toy breeds of the time with spaniels.