What I want for Christmas

[hazliya]

The last few months have cemented it.

I want a PapillonThey might not be very popular, but I don't care. It came as a surprise to me, as I'm very much a big dog person, but when I whittled my lifestyle needs down, these little guys have matched up in every way

Comments

[endlessgame]

I totally agree, Papillons are wonderful :)

[endlessgame]

But I haven't heard of them not being popular... What makes you say that?

[hazliya]

Papillons are like the middle ground between true toy dogs and spaniels. Most people would rather have one of the two (example by AKC ranking: chihuahuas @ 12, shih tzus @ 10, cocker spaniels @ 22, and cavaliers @ 25) rather than something in the middle ground. Papillons came in much lower. =/

Also, the breed has nearly zero media exposure.

[endlessgame]

I wasn't even aware there were rankings. ::google:: Okay. :(

They, and Australian Shepherds, are probably my favorite two... There was the most adorable little deaf Australian Shepherd in the Beginner's class at PetSmart...

Anyways, best wishes for finding a dog you can be with soon... I know Stacy and I probably weren't ready for a dog, but it's turned out very well, all things considered. It may be worth it to prepare yourself as much as possible and then just take the dive.

[jalawingedone]

They're adorable! And a non-yippy toy dog is great! Although I'm pretty much committed to cats at this point.

[buddhagrrl]

Are they a low allergen breed? If not, it's okay, I'll just take extra drugs to come play. I can't imagine restraining myself from snuggling one of these guys.

[hazliya]

They're a near-zero allergen breed. =)