Star: What are Papillons like?
Are Papillons dogs good pets? How much they shed? How active are they?
Do they get along with dogs, cats, kids?
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Answer by bob ©
I love my papillon! they are great dogs but they are not for everyone. they are moderate to high shedders, they are very active, not really lap dogs (although mine is), mine tolerates other dogs (he plays with our pom but hates our big dog), he doesn't like the cats due to being attacked by one, but he doesn't bother them, they are NOT good with kids.
actually kids are not good with Papillons. they are very fragile despite their big dog personality and you would be hard pressed to find a breeder or rescue that will adopt to a family with children.
there are reputable breeders out there and the AKC website would be a good place to start, although not every breeder listed on there is reputable.
rescue groups are also a good option.
Answer by jess
-Moderate shedders.
-Fairly active, more so then a Pug or Chihuahua.
A daily 30-minute walk should be fine.
-Excellent with dogs, cats, & children *who know how to treat a dog* but any dog that hasn't been properly socialized will be aggressive towards dogs/cats/children or people in general.
-They are a very intelligent breed excelling in obedience trials + often named one of the top smartest breeds of dog & agility.
-There are two types of Papillon, one with erect ears and the Phalene which is the less common Papillon with dropped ears.
-The Papillon like many small breeds of dog are often difficult to house train and are very fragile & won't tolerate ears pulling by young ones.
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Answer by Dreamer
I have 3, the oldest is now 7 years.
-They shed lightly to moderately, mostly depending on diet and grooming. If you feed a quality diet (premium grain-free kibble or raw) and keep up with regular grooming, they shed very little. If you feed low-quality food (Purina, Pedigree, Iams, etc) and/or do not keep up with brushing and bathing, they will shed considerably more. They are single-coated, so they do not shed out big fluffy clumps like you would see on dogs like German Shepherds, Labs, Huskies, etc.
-They are VERY high energy dogs. These NOT lap dogs. Think 8 pound Border Collies. They love to run, fetch, chase, they excel at agility. They need a lot of exercises. They don't do well staying home all day.
-They do get along with other dogs, but you have to be careful mixing them with large, energetic breeds as they are a fairly delicate dog and can easily be injured by rough play. They LOVE cats, for some reason. Mine wrestle and play with the cats more than with each other, and every Pap owner I've met says the same of theirs. Kids? Not so much. Paps don't like loud noises and sudden movements, which is pretty much the definition of a child. They can deal with polite older children, but young children usually make them extremely nervous, which can lead to fear-biting and other behavioral issues, and there is a big risk of injury to both the dog and the child. I would not put a Papillon in a house with any child under about 12 years.
Other useful information:
-They are very people oriented. This is not a good breed for people who work 8 hours a day and then go out at night. They often suffer from anxiety when left alone too much.
-They are intelligent and manipulative. They can learn to open cupboards, use teamwork to steal things when you're not looking, etc. They will fake pain and illness to get attention. They will, without doubt, keep you on your toes at all times.
Answer by BYBs Care For Money Not Dogs
I have 3 little Pap girls right now and they are delightful dogs! Very intelligent and easy to train... tho not so easy to housebreak, unfortunately. They are lovable little clowns and LOVE to make their people laugh.
They shed moderately, but it can be kept under control by regular brushing, which they love.
They get along well with other animals, both dogs, and cats. I don't have kids, but whenever mine are around kids, they love them.
As far as I'm concerned you can't go wrong with a Papillon! It's a great dog as pet!
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