| In regards to the temperament of a Papillon, the | | | | either direction, and show either timidity or |
| most commonly reported problem is the slight timidity | | | | aggression. However, with proper training and early |
| displayed. While housebreaking, this timid nature can | | | | socialization, your Papillon will develop into a healthy, |
| make training a bit of a challenge, but it can be | | | | well rounded pet. |
| overcome. If this problem is addressed early in the | | | | Somewhat of a lap dog, a Papillon has the loves to |
| dogs life, the tendency to mark territory in the home | | | | cuddle up, be petted and scratched gently behind the |
| can be avoided. This might be a setback, however, | | | | ears. A Papillon is also known to hear everything and |
| and the issue must be dealt with because the breed | | | | will be quite vocal and display excessive barking in |
| is incapable of adapting to outdoor life. This is the | | | | response. Normally this breed is not hostile and does |
| only major hurdle the breed seems to have and with | | | | not favor shows of aggression, however, barking is |
| proper training, many owners have been able to | | | | your pets way of letting you know that company |
| abate the problem without much difficulty. | | | | has arrived. |
| A Papillon is a very intelligent dog with a high energy | | | | Papillons have a reputation known for obedience and |
| level. A Papillon raised in the right environment, will | | | | is oftentimes the winner in the obedience category in |
| flourish and become a friendly dog. The dog needs to | | | | dog shows. They are also known to be natural |
| be properly socialized during the first few months of | | | | performers and great at doing tricks. They love to |
| life, or else can develop the timid nature and be wary | | | | please as well as the attention. Papillons love to go |
| of strangers, young children and other animals. | | | | places and experience new things, they are puzzling, |
| There is some conflicting debate about whether this | | | | inquisitive dogs and will likely put on a show for the |
| breed displays the same mindset and attitudes usually | | | | enjoyment of everyone who watches. |
| reserved for larger dog breeds. Some people who | | | | While the information contained in this article might |
| own Papillons insist the dog can exhibit signs of | | | | appear to suggest the dog has a hyperactive |
| aggression towards another dog, as well as be quite | | | | personality, a reader should not presume this to be |
| possessive of their family members. They can even | | | | true. While the Papillon is an active breed who craves |
| become competitive with other dogs in the | | | | attention, the dog is also used at times as a |
| household. Still, other people claim that a Papillon is | | | | watchdog. They are very protective of their owners. |
| highly respectful of larger dogs and not as possessive | | | | This task requires patience and being alert, more |
| as some would believe. The truth of the matter | | | | than energy or stamina. With the right training and |
| regarding these disputes would lie somewhere in the | | | | environment, your Papillon will prove itself to be a |
| middle. | | | | very versatile dog. |
| A Papillon can harbor an extreme temperament in | | | | |