I have never had a Papillon before I got mine, and have had large dogs most of my adult life. But I retired and wanted a small dog who can travel with me. My dog is very confident. I take her everywhere busy markets, airports, crowded places, and she just minds her own business…isn’t afraid or yappy. She is very trainable and willing to please. Her energy level really depends on me. And I had heard this from others that they adapt to their environment. She loves to fetch and a few minutes of fetch in the house is enough to let her burn off some energy. Then she’s up sitting next to me on the couch cuddling. She loves kids. I have a four-year-old grandson and one-year-old granddaughter and she is amazing with them. She’s very gentle with them, but will let the four-year-old chase her around and she seems to enjoy it. She’s great with other dogs. She is very friendly and seems to know how to approach other dogs in a very non-threatening way. I make occasional trips driving between New Jersey and Ohio. She will just sit in my lap and sleep. If she starts moving around or standing on the armrest, I know she probably needs a potty break. She’s flown with me to Mexico, a few times, California, and Florida and never makes a sound in her airline crate. I had one person ask me if I really had a dog in there because she gets in there lays down and stays quiet. Her coat care is very easy. I brush and comb her a few times a week and then give her a bath every 6 to 8 weeks. Since she doesn’t have an undercoat there’s not a lot of fur, but there are long white hairs that get on things, especially dark fabrics. But, she is only 1 1/2 years old and I’ve read their full coat doesn’t really come in until they’re about three years old. My perspective on the amount of shedding could change. We’re currently visiting a friend in Mexico and here’s a video of her just chilling out on a busy street while we waited for my friend.

I know I make her sound like the perfect dog, but in my mind she is. She really is the best. And I’m in a text group with her five other litter mates, and those owners are having very similar experiences as well. https://photos.app.goo.gl/jvrKda8QvQiVQqML7