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What do you think of papillon species2007-11-25 2:52:07

I just bought one, from a friend. I did not know what she was until now. I only bought her for $20. They was trying to get rid of her and did not want her anymore. What do u think about these dogs? Are they good dogs to have?

Have a look! She is gorgeous. (this is not my dog in the pic, just some pics that i found)

http://www.showpaps.com/index.htm...

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I just adopted a stray papillion from my vet's office. He wasn't trained at all, including potty training. He has been a little difficult to potty train but he seems to be catching on. My papillion is probably just under a year old and still acts like a puppy in many ways, including chewing. Make sure you have lots of hard chew toys and bones for her and brush her daily if you can. Go to a pet store and ask for a good brush for papillions. They can be territorial so always have her on a leash when you introduce her to new people. That includes inside and outside your home. She will also need to be walked daily and need plenty of play time. If this dog has not had training, get a book about training puppies/dogs or try training classes. These dogs are VERY smart and should catch on quickly. My papillion has shown aggression toward some grown men so we are trying to train him not to be aggressive and territorial. I think he was abused before we got him. Training takes time and patience. Good luck!

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I think they are really cute, they also have a much nicer temperament than other toy dog breeds. If she's a purebreed then $20 was a bargain!

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Keep in mind, Long-haired Chihuahuas can often have the appearance of a Papillon.