What was the name of Marie Antoinette's dog?

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She once had a spaniel named Thisbe. Apr 27 04, 12:41 AM

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She had one called Mops according to http://www.geocities.com/marieantoinette1755/pic4-en.html Apr 27 04 12:54 AM] Senior Moments writes: The Papillon is believed to be originally from France. They are also said to have descended from Spanish dwarf spaniel. The Papillon is one of the oldest breeds of dogs with a recorded history in Europe going back nearly 700 years. This breed was also known as Continental Toy Spaniel, or Squirrel Spaniel. The drop-eared variety of the breed was called the Phalene. The word "Papillon" means "butterfly dog" in French. The breed was given this name due to their beautiful butterfly ears. It is believed that the name was given by Marie Antoinette who was fond of Papillons. Other famous owners of papillons were Henry III, Marie Antoinette and Madame de Pompadour. In the 17th century these dogs were extremely popular in court circles in France. They were also portrayed in many paintings of the Renaissance period. http://zooclub.biz/papillon Several sites mention that Marie Antoinette carried her pet Papillon with her to the guillotine. [Apr 27 04 1:16 AM] Senior Moments writes: She had three pugs at one time according to http://www.punahou.edu/acad/ss/peer/wc/webpages2002/helenyim/Index.html">http://www.punahou.edu/ Apr 27 04, 12:50 AM

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