which from the list can be a good companion and live together with a male Papillon?

Question

- Toy Poodle
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Chinese Crested
- Tibetan Terrier
- Birman (I know is a cat but I added on the list just in case if I choose to get a cat too ^ ^; )

please explain to me why you think which one is best or explain how they react with other dogs/people/etc.
If you have one of these pets please tell me your experience with them ^_^

just an adding:
I want to have "2 dogs (prefer small/tiny dogs)" or maybe "1 dog with 1 cat" or "2 dogs with 1 cat" or just 2 dogs".

Answer 1

I don't have any experience with small/medium sized dogs (only a JRT) but from what I know about dogs, I think a Toy Poodle would be a great companion for your Papillon.
Terriers are harder to train and are much more stubborn than a lot of other breeds. You don't want your Papillon turning stubborn because of the influence the terrier will give your Papillon.
Yorkies are good with other animals but they are EXTREMELY hard to housebreak. They are also VERY fragile.
Chinese Cresteds are very active but also very fragile.

Be sure to do as much research as possible on either breed you consider.

Also, a cat would be great! I've got three kittens and they all get along now really well. If you were to get a cat, maybe consider two? Burmese are EXCELLENT cats and from my experience, by FAR the best breed of cat around.

Answer 2

Chinese Crested is best, possibly the Tibetan. The Poodle and Yorkie will probably be too hyper and dominant for the more passive Paps. The cat would be fine too, I had 2 Paps and 5 cats under one roof with no issues.

Cresteds have the closest size and personality to the Pap, which is why I think it's the best match. Even better, get another Pap- they love being paired!! I hear Cavaliers have a similar temperment as well, have you considered those? I would check into them as well, or even a Bichon.

Answer 3

Of the dog breeds you have suggested (sorry, I can't comment on the cat), I would think the Toy Poodle would best match the energy level and intelligence of the Papillon - provided, of course, that both the Papillon and the Poodle are emotionally stable!

Answer 4

Re the neutering issue - Generally a male dog is healthier, less inclined to be overweight, has more personality if he remains entire. As for females, it tends to be a 50/50 situation. Spaying can protect a female from many conditions experienced by a non neutered bit ch, howver, in both dogs and humans it does shorten the lifespan of the female due to the absence of the female hormone. It also can cause a bi tch to be susceptible to other conditions that an unspayed female is less inclined to suffer from. So for a female its swings and roundabouts. I don't believe [people should automatically neuter their dog without considering all the pros and cons. A responsible owner can ensure that accidental matings don't occur. Re two male dogs living together - yes its possible. I don't agree with the person who advised you to have got them at a similar age. I believe most people will confirm that this is very inadvisable as it consumes all of your time to bring up one puppy properly. You have done the right thing to wait until Flynn is a responsible adult before bringing in a puppy. Glad your circumstances have got so much better also BTW! :)

Answer 5

I have had yorkies, they get along well with others.
I breed chinese cresteds and they also do well with others and are by far my favorite breed, very sensitive and tender hearted and playful. One is never enough!
Terriers can be more feisty and dominant, you would need to work with them to get them to get along with each other.
My personal experience with poodles is that they are more temperamental. You could ask a poodle breeder what she thinks about that combo.

Answer 6

From what I understand, Papillions are very good natured dogs and I would think because of that, they would get along with just about anything you brought into the house. I would take care and make sure that you introduce them slowly and calmly. But I bet in no time, they will be fast friends and playing together.

Answer 7

any but the cat the tend to not get along!! all of them are small and can be great friend with the papillon