Anyone Have Any Experience With Papillons?

Those cute little butterfly dogs? The ones that look like bat-dog.
My family wants to adopt a puppy but we dont know what breed. Me and my sister have recently been fighting over mini pinschers and mini poodles.
There are problems with both though. Miniture pinschers dont seem like good dogs for first-time owners and the poodle fur seems really hard to manage. Plus, my sister just doesnt like them.
We have recently turned our attention towards other breeds and Papillons seem like really nice dogs. However I dont want to buy one without asking for opinions from real people.
What do you think? Do they shed a lot? Are they easy to train? Housetrain? What was your experience?

Do You Have Any Experience With Papillons?

I am getting one soon most likely, and I have read that they are very doog dogs, affectionate and responsive, easy to train. Please answer if you have heard of them or have any experience. Thank You!

What Has Your Experience Been With Your Papillon?

If you have, have had or know a Papillon, what has your experience with the breed been like? I have a 9 month old who I’ve had for 6 months. He’s wonderful and absolutely everything I could ask for- no bad habits, easy to train and very loyal and affectionate.
Also, does anyone know a good place online (other than cafepress) to get breed specific merchandise like decorations, clothes, etc.?