Comments on: Is a papillion a good first dog? http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 01:26:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 By: Peter L http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12206 Peter L Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:52:11 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12206 Yes! A papillion is a good first dog. Here are some lists of dogs that are also good for 1st time dog owners http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/characteristic/good-for-novice-owners Hope this helps Yes! A papillion is a good first dog. Here are some lists of dogs that are also good for 1st time dog owners http://dogtime.com/dog-breeds/characteristic/good-for-novice-owners

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]]> By: Vixen* http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12205 Vixen* Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:38:11 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12205 Papillons are great starter dogs! I have one myself. They are very friendly, but I have noticed that they tend to attach to one person. That might be a good thing if it's going to be your dog and not a family dog. They are also very smart, which is good if you want to train it tricks. I've read that they don't bark much, but mine barks all the time. :P As for exercise, they should have daily walks, but they don't need to be very long walks. They do need to brushed and groomed daily, especially their "butterfly" ears. http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/papillon.htm Here's a good website. Papillons are great starter dogs! I have one myself. They are very friendly, but I have noticed that they tend to attach to one person. That might be a good thing if it’s going to be your dog and not a family dog.

They are also very smart, which is good if you want to train it tricks. I’ve read that they don’t bark much, but mine barks all the time. :P

As for exercise, they should have daily walks, but they don’t need to be very long walks.

They do need to brushed and groomed daily, especially their “butterfly” ears.

http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/papillon.htm Here’s a good website.

]]> By: postalbb http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12204 postalbb Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:48:50 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12204 Papillions are one of the smartest dogs around. They are great pets, and are easy to train. I have two Papillion mixes, a Papillion/Pom and a Papillion/Maltese. I would look at a shelter or rescue because it is much easier to start out with a dog that is already house broken, and most dogs that are a little older will be used to going outside. A rescue dog usually will be a true friend for life because they appreciate what you have done and love you more than you can imagine. You can save a life and you see what the dog will be like before you take it home. With a puppy it is hard to tell what their personality will be like and that is why so many people get rid of their dogs. They get dogs that are not good matches for their households. Good luck with your first dog. I'm sure if you go to a shelter or through a rescue you will find a little dog to love who will love you back. Papillions are one of the smartest dogs around. They are great pets, and are easy to train. I have two Papillion mixes, a Papillion/Pom and a Papillion/Maltese. I would look at a shelter or rescue because it is much easier to start out with a dog that is already house broken, and most dogs that are a little older will be used to going outside.

A rescue dog usually will be a true friend for life because they appreciate what you have done and love you more than you can imagine. You can save a life and you see what the dog will be like before you take it home. With a puppy it is hard to tell what their personality will be like and that is why so many people get rid of their dogs. They get dogs that are not good matches for their households.

Good luck with your first dog. I’m sure if you go to a shelter or through a rescue you will find a little dog to love who will love you back.

]]> By: Jess R http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12203 Jess R Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:13:54 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12203 any dog is a good first dog as long as u devote ur time to it. any dog can be a bad dog if the time is not devoted. i dont think very much of papillions on the intellectual side of things, but i have a staff who it is the thickest thing in the world, she cannot do a single trick, she could but it is stubborness, but that is the best bit about her, she has so much character. any dog is a good first dog as long as u devote ur time to it. any dog can be a bad dog if the time is not devoted. i dont think very much of papillions on the intellectual side of things, but i have a staff who it is the thickest thing in the world, she cannot do a single trick, she could but it is stubborness, but that is the best bit about her, she has so much character.

]]> By: Amy P http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12202 Amy P Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:39:31 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12202 Sure a papillion is a great first dog. Check out the shelter first. Sometimes you will see a dog, no matter what the breed and fall in love. Heres a site that has lots of information on many different breeds of dogs: www.dogbreedinfo.com Sure a papillion is a great first dog. Check out the shelter first. Sometimes you will see a dog, no matter what the breed and fall in love. Heres a site that has lots of information on many different breeds of dogs: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com

]]> By: tokioHhottie15 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12201 tokioHhottie15 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:25:08 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12201 yes they are good dogs for anyone but they r small and fragile so if its ur firts dog be careful buut they r pretty tough, so goodluck yes they are good dogs for anyone but they r small and fragile so if its ur firts dog be careful buut they r pretty tough,
so goodluck

]]> By: Charlotte K http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12200 Charlotte K Tue, 13 Jul 2010 17:03:42 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12200 A papillion is a wonderful first time breed. They are very intelligent and playful, fairly easy to groom and usually good with other dogs and children. I compete with my dogs in agility and obedience and I've seen lots of Papillions do so well :) http://s426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/charlottekent/?action=view&current=Papillon_dog_agility_jump.jpg A papillion is a wonderful first time breed. They are very intelligent and playful, fairly easy to groom and usually good with other dogs and children.
I compete with my dogs in agility and obedience and I’ve seen lots of Papillions do so well :)
http://s426.photobucket.com/albums/pp346/charlottekent/?action=view&current=Papillon_dog_agility_jump.jpg

]]> By: Libby http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/comment-page-1/#comment-12199 Libby Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:51:19 +0000 http://tensmartestdogbreed.sickdogbreed.com/sites/is-a-papillion-a-good-first-dog/#comment-12199 Just go to a shelter around you and find a dog you connect with! Remember it may not be what you expect....but that will be the right dog for you! Just go to a shelter around you and find a dog you connect with! Remember it may not be what you expect….but that will be the right dog for you!

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