http://www.papillonsavvy.com/question-for-papillon-owners/ Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:40:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.papillonsavvy.com/question-for-papillon-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-706 dogfrenz Sat, 26 Sep 2009 10:23:29 +0000 http://www.papillonsavvy.com/question-for-papillon-owners/#comment-706 Little shedding. Comb or brush frequently. Easily trainable. Like to work/play w/owner. Swimming is doubtful. They are good indoor dogs. Gender really is up to your preference. If spayed/neutered, either are easier. Otherwise mating issues result in behaviors. Can be very expensive--met one at agility trial that owner pd $3,000, for! She shows it and intends to breed. If you just want pet quality, price should be in the hundreds. Dogs w/ training can become trustworthy in the house. They are barky dogs. Little shedding. Comb or brush frequently. Easily trainable. Like to work/play w/owner. Swimming is doubtful. They are good indoor dogs. Gender really is up to your preference. If spayed/neutered, either are easier. Otherwise mating issues result in behaviors. Can be very expensive–met one at agility trial that owner pd $3,000, for! She shows it and intends to breed. If you just want pet quality, price should be in the hundreds. Dogs w/ training can become trustworthy in the house. They are barky dogs.

]]> http://www.papillonsavvy.com/question-for-papillon-owners/comment-page-1/#comment-705 Reese's Mom Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:42:12 +0000 http://www.papillonsavvy.com/question-for-papillon-owners/#comment-705 1. not excessive shedders 2. no, they are not typically good off leash but with lots of training you might pull it off 3. with proper potty training, sure 4. they tend to be barkers...or yippers i should say 5. daily brushing is helpful. the hair is long and fine and will get matted if not properly cared for 6. not usually no 7. no real distinction between the two 8. anywhere between 3 and 6 hundred 1. not excessive shedders
2. no, they are not typically good off leash but with lots of training you might pull it off
3. with proper potty training, sure
4. they tend to be barkers…or yippers i should say
5. daily brushing is helpful. the hair is long and fine and will get matted if not properly cared for
6. not usually no
7. no real distinction between the two
8. anywhere between 3 and 6 hundred

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