I have really wanted to get a Papillon and I just want to see who all has had one and what they think of it. Do they bark a lot? Are they easy to train? Are they easy to potty train? Are they good inside dogs? Also, did you find it cheap or had to pay a lot???
Any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you, Melissa
2006-12-27 08:06:29 · 7 answers · asked by Matt's Wifey 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
i have a 2 yr. old female papillon. they are great dogs to have as a pet. Raynee is so loving and sweet. I have only had her about 3-4 weeks now. I saw her in the thriftynickel pet ads. Now the lady who had her never messed with her or her sister or there mate. She just put them outside in the cold, raining, ice storm, and in the summer can you imagine. She told me that she was more interested in her horses than them. So i could only afford one so i chose her because she was more scared and standoffish than her sister and the mate. Now being outside all the time you would think she would not be able to potty train. Wrong she took to the paper right off. She is so smart and eager to please. And i thought she would be afraid of being inside or not happy wrong again she loves it and stays by my side all the time. we go to my sisters who lives right down the street and she plays with the two rotties and yorkie in the huge yard. She sleeps right by me at night and she hardly ever barks unless someone comes to the door. And i live in a apartment. So yes they are excellent pets to have and they love to cuddle and be loved on. Raynee gives me so much happiness and laughter i wouldnt know how to go or live without her. She has taught me so much. Go to the thrifrynickel and go to dogs in your city. Keep looking you will find one out there. Puppyfind.com has them on there but they were to expensive for me. I paid fraction of that price. and it was well worth it. And yes she is registered. I am looking for a male here in texas to bred her with with she comes in. Go for it you want be sorry.
2006-12-27 08:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by shortstack 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are great dogs! I have a 9 month old, and no she does not bark a lot, she was very easy to train, yes they are kind of expensive I paid $750 for mine, and she was the runt the other dogs in the litter were going for over $1000, She is a great inside dog, and they also get along great with other dogs, they tend to show dominance over bigger dogs, they are very cuddle and affectionate. Great lap dogs! They love the out doors but will do just fine in a small space. They are the smartest of the toy breeds. She is my best friend, I love her and would highly recommend this breed of dog! Hope you choose a Papillon!
2006-12-27 16:48:24 · answer #2 · answered by *STAR* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have one, though it is a breed that I have looked into, I can tell you that they are very smart dogs and that they are ranked number 10 in the small dog breed ratings for good pets, have not found any breed illnesses like so many other dogs have, good luck, my vet said that the Papillon as well as the other breed which I am interested (the Cavalier Spaniel) are both pricey and I will need to have a full wallet when I go to purchase one
2006-12-27 16:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by Scooter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Yes, they bark a lot. Most toy breeds do.
2. They are easy to train, for better or worse. By that I mean they very quickly develop bad habits (like begging and crying) that are hard to train them back out of. But they can be taught basic obedience very easily.
3. They are somewhat difficult to housebreak, as are most toy breeds, but it can be done.
4. They are only good inside dogs, you cannot leave a Pap outside, they are very delicate and will get heatstroke or hypothermia if left outdoors.
5. They are very expensive. A good quality pup from a real breeder (not a backyard breeder from a classified ad, or a pet store) will cost you about $1,000-$2,000, easily.
They are great dogs, but you MUST be home for them- they thrive on human companionship, and will become depressed or destructive if you leave them home all day to go to work. They need to be with people as much as possible. They also require daily combing of their long coats to prevent mats, and are susceptible to allergies, runny eyes, ear infections, and digestive problems.
2006-12-27 16:19:08 · answer #4 · answered by Dreamer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i dont have one, but i heard that they make wonderful companions. search online for papillon breeders and email them for their opinoins
2006-12-27 16:16:55 · answer #5 · answered by vanilla cake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't actually have one..but i have worked with them in training and care..and they learn easy..are very playfull..don't get very big..and are easy to bath and dyr the hair.
2006-12-27 16:14:55 · answer #6 · answered by angel_n_themorning 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-27 16:44:27 · answer #7 · answered by the13yrdchicka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋