Papillons (dog) question?

Hello!

I am looking at getting a Papillion, and I was wondering if anyone could give me an idea of what their breed personality characteristics are like!  I understand they are very smart, but this is all I really know!  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  :)

I personally know nothing but wherever youre adopting this puppy from should have a website. If they do go there and they should tell you about how to take care of it. If you dont know I'm sure calling them and theyd tell you or just drive there and ask..... sorry i couldnt be of more help

Hello! I've never had personal experience with these dogs, but I've heard a bit about them. From what I heard, they bark.... ALOT! They're high energy and need to be given ALOT of attention. They call them Yappy Pappys:) I have a dog thats like that and trust me, it takes a special person to listen to incessant barking... We've even tried a shock collar... no help at all... All I can say is make sure you research WELL and know that people that have the dogs will always play down their faults. Hope that helps a bit...

I babysat a papillion once. She was old, and kinda just fluttered around the house. She didn't have much personality, but then again, she was 12.

Why not go to your local animal shelter and find a dog that has the personality you are looking for? Dogs can't be characterized by breed all the time.

We've fostered papillons three times so far.

1. They are yappy

2. Their coats can be high maintenance.

3. They get along well with cats.

Honestly, we've been 1000 times happier with our Mini pin.

MOLLY

How did you pick this breed if you know nothing about it?  Anyway, I also recommend adopting - save a life.  Check petfinder.com.  You can even find purebreeds on there if you are set on that.  Mixed breeds are usually better, though (smarter, healthier, etc.)

another vote for adopt-a-mutt here.  i've had mine for 31 days and can honestly say that it's been a 100% positive experience.  she's  affectionate, polite, well-behaved, hasn't damaged a single item - not even her own toys.  the day i brought her home, she was here for only three hours before i had to leave her at home alone.  she napped.  most of my friends who've had years with their dogs can't trust them to behave the way mine does. 

she's smart, fit, healthy, energetic, enthusiastic, affectionate, funny...and good looking!  i know absolutely nothing about the first two years (?) of her life...i can make random guesses about her breeding and have a vet's estimate of her age. 

getting a puppy (especially a purebred) is like having a kid; you think you know what you're getting, but you don't.

My step mom has one of those and she really likes it.  The one she has prances around and shows herself off.  I think you would like the dog if you got it, but be prepared to have a major lap dog.
Although, it was trained to be a show dog soo.. .i'm not sure about other circumstances.
Look up how they are with kids, if you have any
I don't, and my step mom doesn't -- so it worked for her.

When I worked in a vet clinic, we had one boarding. She was really sweet and cute (love the ears), I would consider getting one myself one day. I don't remember her being noisy at all.