QUESTION: How big does a papillon dog get?
Anonymous - 1/28/2012 2:49:44 PM
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QUESTION: I rescued an 11 month old male papillon two weeks ago, and all was well. 3 days ago, he started getting diarrhea and vomiting. The vomit has a lot of mucus and some red in it (blood or food?). I feed him Iam, and am wondering what it may be. His symptoms are very similar to Pyometra. I am planning on calling the spca where I got him from, and also making a vet appt. Is this common, or possibly a bateria infection? Thanks for your help
Anonymous - 1/23/2012 8:33:58 AM
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Your papillon has probably contrated the Parvo Virus which runs rapid in shelters.
Anonymous - 1/31/2012 12:32:47 AM
QUESTION: Hi, I have 3 Papillions. One is 4, 3, and their baby which is 2 1/2. The baby was born with Hydosephily? but he is doing great. The Mom is the 4 yr old Sissy. We keep them in the kitchen at night (which is quite large). All she does is bark and whine. She does this even when we play, she barks at us. She is a little aggressive to her husband and baby. Please help .She was the first baby we had.
Anonymous - 1/17/2012 9:29:11 AM
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QUESTION: Someone told me you bandage or tape puppies ears to get them upright. Is this true
Anonymous - 1/12/2012 6:52:52 PM
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not for this breed, their ears will go up right with age
Anonymous - 1/13/2012 1:15:51 PM
QUESTION: Are all papillons Toys? How large do they get, height and weight? Having lots of problems with pooping.
Thanks
Anonymous - 1/10/2012 11:08:52 PM
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Yes! :) papillons are small and very fragile. As for their weight, I've seen them from about 8-10 lbs
MusikLuvar - 1/19/2012 8:12:45 PM
QUESTION: We have a two year old female pap that is housebroken, but in the last six months is sneaking in our bedroom and peeing on the carpet. She goes every time we take her outside. She is crate trained. We also have a two year old Boston and they are great companions. We brought them both home at the same time when the were eight weeks old. They share the crate, but she even occasionally pees in the crate. He is completely housebroken.
Anonymous - 1/10/2012 9:10:59 PM
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QUESTION: How old must a male Papillon be before he can breed?
Anonymous - 1/6/2012 7:45:10 PM
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QUESTION: I am getting a papillon in 4 months and im 13. I wanted a dog for my birthday so, I picked a papillon cause they are easy to take care of. I never had a housedog before but I have 3 jackrussels but they live outside. I go to school from 8:30-2:40pm. I would like some advice on how to raise my papillon and how to housebreak it.
Anonymous - 1/3/2012 7:15:05 PM
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QUESTION: I got my Papillon at a shelter 4 months ago, he is around 2 yrs. old. He seemed to get along well with our two cats but all of a sudden he now growls when my husband walks around the house. He doesn't show any aggression just a growl. He is very attached to me. I don't know what to do any suggestions?
Anonymous - 12/22/2011 1:59:37 PM
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I have a male Papillon and he is the same way with me. He is looking at you as though you are his. He may also have been mistreated or teased by a male in his previous home. Papillons are smart dogs and that behavior can be corrected easily. I have started showing him that the behavior is not ok and Ceasar Millans methods do work. His book and his show has helped me in working with my papillon.
Anonymous - 1/18/2012 8:12:12 PM
OMG, my Papillon does the same with my mom! He always barks and growls at her when she comes in the room or walks by. Idk what this is about either, anyone have any ideas?
Anonymous - 1/2/2012 6:39:12 PM
Maybe your papillon thinks your husband is spending more with the cats
Anonymous - 12/27/2011 12:17:06 PM
QUESTION: We have 2 Paps. One we've had since birth and the 2nd we adopted from a rescue. Our second, Suzie is the rescue Pap that we've had for 7 years now. She only feels comfortable with my husband, daughter and myself. She is scared of everybody else and will start shaking. Currently, she's been urinating while in her sleep. UTI or stress? Holidays with families & kids. I'm her security blanket. She wants to be standing on my shoulders or hugging my neck. Our 1st Pap, Sunny watches over her when he's not chasing squirrels. When outside, Sunny will be looking out in the yard for things to chase while Suzie will be staring at the door wanting in the house.
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 10:01:00 AM
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Our 7 yr old Pap is the same way. She's afraid of everything sometimes even ME. She wants to be loved so very much. She stands just out of reach and whines for attention but if we reach for her she runs & hides. SHE HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED. She barks fearfully at EVERY sound she hears. I don't know what to do either. Wish I could help you.
Anonymous - 1/12/2012 1:44:24 PM
QUESTION: My Papillon is 9 years old and has just lost a couple teeth. Is this normal? She seems fine and does not have a problem eating.
Anonymous - 12/20/2011 9:04:30 PM
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You should check with your vet to prevent any more teeth falling out. It could be a dental infection and your papillon could loose all her teeth. And she might be feeling pain but not show it.
Anonymous - 1/2/2012 6:41:33 PM
QUESTION: ive had my papillon puppy for about six months now and i still have trouble potty training her, she does good somtimes but if she has the chance she'll go on my carpet,it's really starting to upset me.... please give advice..
Anonymous - 12/17/2011 6:22:51 PM
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The papillon breed is super smart, but they are stuborn too. I circumvented "accidents" with a vet check to make sure nothing was causing it and then employed potty pads which proved to help alot. Goood luck!
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 11:37:48 AM
QUESTION: I want to get a Papillon but I have two rabbits already - do paps hunt rabbits or chase them?
Anonymous - 12/3/2011 12:15:42 PM
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My Papillon does chase rabbits when they come into the yard.
Anonymous - 12/16/2011 2:33:27 AM
QUESTION: Do papillon dogs have hair or fur?
Anonymous - 11/25/2011 11:53:52 AM
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Papillon's have hair, like human hair so it will never stop growing.
Anonymous - 1/2/2012 6:40:12 PM
QUESTION: I have a large male papillon, 4 years old, and he has been scratching and losing hair. I took him to 3 different vets and the last one found a flea on him but others said it was allergy. I gave him program plus and Capstar but doesn't seem to help with the scratching. Will Advantage plus be better? I've been told, by a breeder, not to give him Comfortis and Trifexis because it has killed or caused seisures. Please help me!
Anonymous - 11/21/2011 11:26:17 AM
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Typically if it's not fleas..and an allergy,It is usually an allergy to something in the food you are feeding him. Ask the vet if changing his food to a diet that has no grains in it will help. If they are allergic to something in the food it is usually wheat or corn or some type of grain in it.Hope this helps.
Anonymous - 1/31/2012 12:40:42 AM
Try potty pads for another option for the pup.
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 11:38:40 AM
Try Revolution...it helped with our 5 year old papillon...no explaination for why it worked but petey stopped the scratching after being treated...usede it for several years
Anonymous - 11/28/2011 11:58:47 PM
QUESTION: I just rescued a 12-18 month old papillon 3 weeks ago and am having a very very hard time with housebreaking her. We go outside every 30 mins and some times even less. She will potty outside and then come back inside and pee within minutes. I have taken her to the vet. No UTI, diabetes or kidney issues at all. She holds it all night so it's not a matter of not being able to hold it, but rather just likes to go whenever she pleases. I use a crate when I'm gone or cant watch her but I just can't seem to get her to stop peeing on the carpet no matter how often I take her out. Any suggestions from others with paps that were hard to house break?
Anonymous - 11/20/2011 9:32:47 PM
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My papillon is still not totally housebroken. I've tried all the tricks. Truthfully we would get rid of her except we love her too much. Not sure I would get this breed again. Mine does the exact same thing -- comes in from outside AND THEN GOES. Heavy sigh.
Anonymous - 1/12/2012 1:49:14 PM
Once I put in a doggy door and showed my papillon how to use it. I haven't had another problem. I think she just wants to go when she wants too.
Anonymous - 11/27/2011 3:53:31 AM
QUESTION: Why does my papillon lay next to me and take deep breaths? Also when she gets excited I can feel her heart beating rapidly, Is this normal? Does not happen when we go to the vet?
Another Papillon lover
Anonymous - 11/15/2011 7:33:24 PM
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Sometimes it is just kind of like us when we give a deep outward breath to relax. I will say however (and not to scare you), but my eldest papillon does that & she has a heart condition. I would have your Pap checked for a murmur just to be on the safe side. If caught early, the condition can be managed and future health care modified.
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 11:35:11 AM
QUESTION: Can papillions swim?
Anonymous - 11/8/2011 6:08:16 PM
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All dogs can swim (Well...most like the Bulldog can't because of short legs and heavier weight) But all Papillons are different I've seen some that really love water, and some that really hate it.
MusikLuvar - 1/19/2012 8:14:28 PM
all dogs can swim english bulldogs cant swim but yes papillons can
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Anonymous - 11/17/2011 6:43:36 PM
QUESTION: My pap is 3 years old and he has just alittle bit of hair around the ears. My mothers pap is 4 and she is completly grown into all of her hair and I didn't know if it was just my dog or what. I am pretty sure he is epileptic so maybe that has someting to do with it. I dont know. I just wanna know why he hasnt grown into it yet and if he ever will.
Anonymous - 11/2/2011 9:56:09 PM
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QUESTION: Why is my female 8 year old papillon shedding real bad, could she be sick?
Anonymous - 10/28/2011 7:27:46 PM
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make sure your papillon dosen't have addisons disease.
Anonymous - 11/27/2011 3:54:34 AM
My papillon sheds too its okay! she's not sick!
Anonymous - 11/3/2011 2:15:28 PM
QUESTION: We just rescued a female Papillon not more than a week ago. My question is, she has a crate that she sleeps in at night, I get up early for work and my partner doesn't. She hears me and starts to whine and whimper, I take her out to potty and put her back in crate. She whimpers etc. I tell her and my partner also to be quiet, lay down but suzie doesn't. My partner just says take her out and have come to bed with me so she's not whimpering etc. The first few nights she was good when I got up etc. she would go back to her crate etc. Now, she isn't. Is there some way to correct this behavior? besides us telling her to be quiet and we stand our ground. We don't want this habit of her getting into bed with us or my partner when I leave for work. We love suzie so much and she's been through alot before she came into our lives. Thank you for any advice.
Anonymous - 10/24/2011 3:40:45 AM
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Never let her sleep in your bed!!! If you do this, she will never be crate-trained, and you are also risking injury to the dog! The best thing to do is keep her in her crate, and she will eventually learn. It might take a few weeks, or even a few months, but after she is crate-trained, you wont have problems getting her to sleep. I suggest putting a tick-tock clock near her crate, as this will help her fall asleep easier. If you are diligent, and nevr take her in your bed, she will be crate- trained in no time!
Anonymous - 11/4/2011 10:02:35 AM
I have 4 paps, each of them have different routines in the morning. the oldest female needs to be carried outside, the oldest male won't leave his crate, the youngest male jumps in bed with my husband and goes back to sleep and the youngest female races to the doggie door. I always say the same command every morning "lets go hurry" - thats the command to go outside to go potty. each pap has their own small crate they go to bed in, with their own blanket. at night they willingly go into their crate when i say its time for bed. I cheat I say "who wants to go to bed, scooby snack and who needs a carrot" they learned to go into their crate because they get a treat, and i think they feel safe because their crates are small and they have their own blanket. good luck paps are great pets.
Anonymous - 11/3/2011 10:04:54 PM
QUESTION: Have a 2 year old Papillion I just rescued. Can't get her to come to me. I'm tired of chasing her down. How do I train her to come to me?
Anonymous - 10/23/2011 2:36:02 AM
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Be patient! You do not know what your papillon may have experienced before she became a member of your family. This breed is super lovey and loves to cuddle. Once your new Pap gains trust in you, you will not be able to shake him/her off of you. They are sweet! I wouldn't try the "chasing" since that is likely only scaring the heck out of him/her.
Anonymous - 12/21/2011 11:43:20 AM
I have a rescued pap that is 1 1/2 yrs old. Have treats to help with good behavior. If my dogs; poms and pap do not come, repeat the dogs name and say come authoritivly. If still the pup does not come, walk slowly but determined towards the dog even if it moves around u, do not say a word...till it lay's down in submission then tell her to come turn around if she follows give treat!!! I've rescued poms and paps. trust means everything to these little ones.
Anonymous - 10/31/2011 10:42:31 PM
QUESTION: How high are Papillon's prey drive? If trained correctly, how well would they do with pet parrots? Allso what's their exercise needs?
Anonymous - 10/14/2011 11:20:22 AM
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Our papillion plays cheerfully with our daughters pet parrot. It is funny to watch and the Pap is very careful with the bird
Anonymous - 1/9/2012 8:06:40 PM
Our Papillon loves to "hunt" squirrels and rabbits in our back yard. She sprints at the squirrels and then circles the tree the squirrel is on.
She's better than my German Shorthaired Pointer!
Anonymous - 10/22/2011 3:22:30 PM
QUESTION: Can a child with allergies have a papillon puppy or are they no good for them?
Anonymous - 10/13/2011 8:25:28 AM
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Papillons have been said to be good with children with allergies. Some breeders will tell you they do not shed. This is not true, but they do not shed very much at all. If you buy a Papillon from a reputable breeder, the Papillon should not have an under coat. They are single coated. You should be able to lift the hair up on an adult Papillon and see their skin. This is why some people say the are good with children with allergies. They have no undercoat to catch dirt and dander, ect. They are easy to groom and keep clean. Their is no set schedule to bathing a Papillon, just when it gets dirty. Although, I like to bath mine at least every two weeks. I hope this helps and I think a Papillon would be a good choice to try with your child.
jdturner - 10/15/2011 3:46:53 PM
QUESTION: Hey everyone! I want a Papillon because:
1- They look very sweet.
2- I have been looking for a dog for a long time.
3- The exercise needs, grooming needs, just about everything is perfect.
I have a question, though. I leave for school at about 8:30 am. I am back from school at about 5:00 pm. I know that one of the info passages here says that the Papillon must be fenced in well. I can do that. But what I am worried about is that she will get lonely during the day. My dad and grandparents say they will watch her usually and bring her to their houses sometimes. My mom tells me she will come home on her lunch hour to check on the puppy. The main thing here is I was wondering if this Papillon will be able to stay from 8:30 am to about 10, 12, and 2. Will she be okay?
Thanks for responding! :)
Anonymous - 10/12/2011 7:57:41 PM
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We have three dogs, so our Papillon has plenty of company while we are at work. Only thing is that when she's in heat she is more inclined to "go" in the house - even though she's five.
Other than that she is a GREAT snuggler!!
Anonymous - 10/22/2011 3:24:46 PM
Papillons do love to be with their owners, but people do have to work, go to school, ect. Have you considered getting a second Papillon for company? In my opinion, this would be a very good remady for your problem and then you will have two precious Paps to love.
jdturner - 10/15/2011 3:50:02 PM
QUESTION: I just got a 3-year-old tri-color Papillon. She barks and whines like a puppy that reminded me of the Chihuahua mix puppy that we used to have. Her barking has a bit high pitch. Is it normal?
Anonymous - 10/9/2011 9:47:01 AM
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I have two male Papillons that do that. It is really annoying. I'm not sure of the cause, but a light spritz of water in their face when they do that has helped tremendously.
jdturner - 10/15/2011 3:51:42 PM
QUESTION: My phalene Papillon weighs 18 lounds (7.7 kg). She is not overweight, but LARGE for her breed. Is this common? The vet says her size is a good thing because she is sturdier than a lot of the small Paps he sees. She also likes hiking and the burrs seem to be a problem with her fringes. I brush her every day, but brushing out burrs has ruined her fringes. How can I protect the ear/calotte fringe on a active dog?
Anonymous - 10/5/2011 2:01:07 PM
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This is large for a Papillon/Phalene, but I see now problem and your vet is probably right. It sounds like you need a little larger dog for hiking. My little Papillons get tired pretty quick when we go on walks. As for her fringe you may want to try putting a little silk drops or some kind of human hair oil in them. This should help work out the burrs without tearing and also help grow her fringe back out. I hope this helps. Have a good day.
jdturner - 10/17/2011 10:23:22 AM
QUESTION: I'm geting a Papillon in a month. I will be at school from 8:35 and come back at 3:30-4. He is coming at three months old. My mum will be at home and the dog will be at home alone for at most 5 hours. But usually she'll be at home all day. My mum says she will play with him but will not take him out for walks in that period. I however will be taking him out for walks 2 times a day for 2 hours in total and be playing with him at home. We also go on holiday once a year for about 2- 3 weeks but he will be staying with lots of other dogs and will be walked every day. I will groom him every day and bathe him times a week. Is there anything i should change in my schedule?
Anonymous - 9/26/2011 4:28:58 PM
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Well have in mind that a puppy can only hold in for a certain time. So if your papillon is 3 months then he will need to go every 4 hours. When he is 4 months old every 5 hours.. and so forth until adulthood when they can hold it in for 8-9 hours a day. So expect accidents to happen. Also make sure to socialize him with big and small dogs that are not aggressive, because if a big dog gets a hold of him, since they are very fragile they can break their necks easily if a bigger dog shakes him too hard, so always supervise. Hope this helps
-nicky
Anonymous - 1/2/2012 6:47:00 PM
QUESTION: I got a female 1--1/2 yr old Papillon / Chihuahua mix. When people ask about the breed, what do i tell them - PAPiCHI ????
Anonymous - 9/13/2011 10:39:19 AM
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I think Papchi sounds descent
MusikLuvar - 1/19/2012 8:17:30 PM
The breed name would be Chillion of course. MANY people mistake my 15lb female Pap for a Chihuahua! Go figure.
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QUESTION: I have two female papillon puppies that are seven months old and i was wondering at what age do they come in heat and how long do they stay in heat what are the trigger signs to look for. THANK YOU
Anonymous - 9/6/2011 8:56:17 AM
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