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Im most likely adopting a Papillon this Spring. I have done alot of research and I was wondering if anyone owns a Papillon. I am pretty excited about this dog any info/tip would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
I don't own a Papillon, but have trained them. They can be high energy and love to play and do tricks. I recommend to find a trainer that uses positive reinforcement training. They are very smart and learn quickly.
If you socialize it with lost of dogs its own size and lots of differetn people it will have a chance of becoming a great dog.
I want to get a papillon, but before I do, I want to make sure it can stay home alone 7 or 8 hours. Any tips as to where to put it or what to do with it would be appreciated. (ie. those toilet pads... are they good? Also, should I leave it in its crate or let it roam the house?) Thanks!
I have two Papillons (6 months and 9 weeks) and the longest I've left them home alone is four hours. If you're getting a puppy you really need to be home with it for most of the day to potty train it, socialize it, and stuff. Even for an older dog 8 hours is a long time! If it's a puppy you're not going to want it roaming around you're house when you're not home, so I would recommend a crate. If it's older and potty trained you could probably let it around the house. The potty pads kind of work. Sometimes they will go on it, and sometimes they won't...
Papillons are great dogs. If you decide to get one, you won't regret it. Definitely think about it and decide if you really have time for a dog before you get one!
Good luck! :)
I've already asked a similar question like this one today, but I want some different answers now. What are the major (and minor, I guess) differences between the Papillon and Pomeranian? Which one do you prefer and why?
I also debated between getting a Pap or Pom and did extensive research and also asked people on yahoo answers for advice.
In the end I chose the papillon and I think I made the right choice for me because:
the papillon has the following advantages
1. Extremely intelligent. Maybe some people don't think this is vital, but I personally want an alert dog that learns fast. Ranked #8 on list of intelligent dogs
2. Has only one coat that does not shed seasonally. Fur is easy to manage, easy to wash, dries fast, hardly gets tangled
3. Very clean. My papillon cleans himself very often and he isn't very hairy so no poop getting stuck problems
4. Doesn't bark much. When I first got him he whined a lot (obviously, he's a puppy in new surroundings) but now he hardly does
5. Very VERY loyal. Papillons are known to follow their owners everywhere and love to cuddle and be with you. Their temperament is also calmer and paps are very sweet dogs
Pomeranian advantages
1. Very fluffy and cute
2. Very active if you love dogs full of energy
3. Also considered a toy breed so they're ideal for apartments
Papillon disadvantages:
1. Extremely intelligent. I have found that while I potty-trained my papillon in about a week, he learned to abuse his walk privileges by peeing more often than he really needed to. Papillons are very clever
2. Tend to have knee and hip problems when they're older because of the way they're built
Pomeranian disadvantages:
1. Somewhat smart. Ranked #23 on dog intelligence list. Trainable but takes much longer
2. Has a double long coat which it sheds seasonally. LOTS of fur to take care of. Lots of grooming needed.
3. Don't like to cuddle and sit around with owner
4. Anal area needs to be shaved/groomed often b/c poop gets stuck in his furry bottom
5. Bark a LOT. Every pomeranian owner I have met tells me they love to bark.
Obviously you can see a slight skew in my opinion, me owning a Papillon and all. But it all depends on what type of dog you want and how much time and space you have for it. Both are adorable and will make great pets but go to a pet store and play with both breeds. And then go to a shelter or rescue or breeder (whatever your preference) and make a final decision. I don't recommend getting one from the pet store b/c they charge ridiculous prices.
I have a 10 month old papillon and when I first got her she did not shed AT ALL. A couple of months ago she started to shed and I was told by some that she was just losing her winter coat, yet others told me that she was just losing her baby hair. Two months have lapsed and she's still shedding. Is this just temporary or is this a lifetime problem for me?
Puppies don't shed much until they start to get their adult coats. Papillons are a breed that will shed year round, sometimes of the year heavier than others. Brush frequently do decrease shedding, but it won't ever stop completely.
I know they are high energy and was wondering if a papillon would be pesty to a cat. Also I have family that brings over their small children and was wondering how they are with kids.
my papillon slept in the same basket as the cat and they were firm best friends, she adored cats and the cats adored her, my papillon is also brilliant with children she is extremely friendly and kind around children and likes gentle handling however papillons are delicate and rough handling must be prevented do not allow children to be rough or the dog could become injured, so you would need to supervise closely for the sake of your dog.