Does anyone here have papillons?

[LM1313]

I'd like to learn about them. I'm more of a "big dog" person, but it's sooo hard to find an apartment that allows big dogs around here (meaning over 25 lbs, or sometimes even 20 lbs). So I'm considering a small breed and I've always like papillons . . .

[papillonmama]

I have no experience raising a papillon, I got Dory when she was an adult and she had some bad habits. I really think that raising a papillon must be awesome. Having a pap is great, she's like a big dog, but she's compact. Even my hubby likes her, now that she is properly trained, she's a great little dog. If I had raised her from puppyhood, I'm positive she would never have come down with any of the training problems we dealt with at all. Pretty much they are really clever, very quick to learn, once you find the sort of training that works for that particular dog.

Socialization is key, and consistant training, Dory really takes advantage if she can, so with her it's all about consistancy. It would have been great if she had been socialized as a puppy because she does have problems with other dogs, but it was because she lacked the puppygarten that would have helped when she was younger.


One thing I should mention is the hair, most of them have a lot of it, and she sheds, but not like the cats do. I admit it, I clip her hair, but, she's not a show dog, if she was, i wouldn't dream of it, of course, it's just easier this way, she used to collect dust she has so much hair, she's more comfy clipped anyways, I see how happy she is when she gets her hair trimmed.


If you have any more questions, I hope I can help.

[mydogs]

I have a great breed for you, it's a Miki,if you go on pure bred Discussion and scroll down to miki you will see my Miki and also enjoy all the controversy [sp]going on about my sweet Maggie May,theres also a web site that will explain the breed to you my Miki is 5lbs she is 2yrs.old

[mydogs]

Oh I should tell you that a Miki is a PURE BREED Japanese Chin, Pappion,and Maltese.

[joeysmama]

I don't have a pappillon but my shih tzu is 13 pounds, and would make a great apartment dog. As someone once said to me regarding shih tzus "They got the whole dog in there." They have tons of personality , they're affectionate, and playful.

It wasn't a breed I was the least bit interested in but when we went to the adoption day this one little guy just caught our eye and we took him home. And now we're hooked.

[mydogs]

A papillion is a lovely breed with just the right amount of spirit