Comments on: Information On Papillion Dogs?

By: Dreamer

Dreamer — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:26:15 +0000

I’ve owned Paps for 6 years.
Training: Very easy if you are consistent and use positive reinforcement. Paps are VERY smart and learn quickly, but they are sensitive- reserve any yelling/spanking for very bad/dangerous things that they need to learn not to do NOW, not just for minor misbehaviors. (Example: my pup used to like to dive off curbs into the road when we were walking. One good spanking, and now he sits and waits to be allowed into roads.) Housebreaking can be tricky if you get a stubborn one, sometimes they like to challenge you buy sneaking off into corners when you’re not looking, even if they KNOW you want them to go outside. Crate training is ideal for this.
Energy: Unlimited. I can’t wear my dogs out if I try. Walks, runs, dog parks, playing ball, you name it. If you want a very very active companion, this IS the dog for you.
Size: 5-10lbs on average. Mine are 7lbs and 9lbs. They should not be a tiny dog like a Chihuahua, but they are small and dainty. If you’ve ever seen a Japanese Chin, they are about the same size.
They don’t really like to be left alone, but if you train them to be alone from the beginning they should be able to adapt. I do leave mine for a few hours here and there, but I try to keep it under 4 hours at a stretch. You shouldn’t leave a young puppy that long, it will need to eat and have a potty break somewhere in the middle.
Paps are great dogs if you have the right lifestyle- if you have any other questions feel free to post more or email me.

By: Summer Papillon

Summer Papillon — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:28:16 +0000

We have 4 paps right now, 6 over the years.
Ease of training when they are pups?
Easy. Be consistent and vigilant especially in potty-training. They’re sensitive dogs, though so best to stick to positive methods. They’re brilliant little guys and can pick up about anything. They love training and using their brains.
How much energy they have,and how keen they are on walks?
Mine are very high energy, especially the puppy and my oldest. They love walks and agility and any kind of physical activity if you condition them up to it. They’re also just happy with several fetch games. I walk my girl for an hour to an hour and a half.
How big are they?(can use another dog breed as a comparison)
Bigger than a chihuahua. I’ve seen them ranging a lot, but from a good breeder 5-10 lbs is about right. Mine are all small- the pup is 5 lbs, the others are 6 – 7.6lbs.
How they cope with being left alone in the house for 4-5 hours?
They don’t like being alone, but all the ones we’ve had since pups are fine with it if you give them plenty of attention when you are home. They love their people and want to do things with you. One of mine has separation anxiety and she does not do well alone. However, I did not have her as a pup and she was never left alone at her previous house. I’m really inclined to think that’s why she has so many problems with being alone.
They are really just stellar dogs. We got our first then got sucked into the breed. Amazing dogs.

By: cupcake1

cupcake1 — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:18:03 +0000

I have two Papillions myself. They usually range 3-10 pounds, mine are 3 and 5 (on the smaller side). They are very smart, but are really a hassle to potty train. You have to be very persistant with them… in hindsight I would have litter trained mine. They cope just fine with being alone, but as any dog they like having another to be with. When I go to work, they usually sleep together on the couch or play with their toys. They are full of energy, my little one does agility training! They both love going on walks, but just be careful not to take them long distances. They have the energy, but one mile to them is like 20 miles to us!
Make sure you keep up with brushing them, their beautiful ear hair gets matted easy and if it comes out it usually doesn’t grow back well.
They are wonderful little devils, it’ll be the love of your life!

By: shari_ki

shari_ki — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 01:22:00 +0000

They are typically easy to train. They do have some energy and can be fantastic agility dogs. They should be fine being alone for 4-5 hours. Size, they are smaller than Sheltie’s, but bigger than chihuahua’s.

By: Mutt- Papillon Person!

Mutt- Papillon Person! — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:32:17 +0000

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/papillon.htmhttp://www.akc.org/breeds/papillon/index…
I know they are very easy to train, with low exercise requirements even though they have a lot of energy. They are in the toy group.

By: bob ©

i love my pappi! he is 6 years old and i got him when he was 10 months. he was very easy to house train and knows a few commands such as sit, no, and wait/ stay. he loves nothing more than to sit in my lap or on my shoulder and he sleeps on my pillow at night. he weighs 6 pounds and is 9 inches tall at the shoulder. he can handle being alone for 4-5 hours, but he also has a friend to keep him company.
now, my girl pappi was 2 years old when i got her and she was a puppy mill rescue. she was extremely difficult to potty train, had tons of energy, ate any thing that would fit in her mouth, and was 7 pounds and 9.5 inches tall.
i think paps are wonderful dogs, but they are not for everyone. if you do decide to get one please consider a rescue and never buy one from a pet store or a back yard breeder. reputable breeders have their breeding stock checked for pra (progressive retinal atropy), luxating patellas, open fontanels, and von willebrands disease.