Are Papillon Dogs Smart?

Highly regarded for its intelligence, the Papillon is among the most responsive and obedient of the toy breeds. It is also very playful and gentle.

Do Papillon dogs bark a lot?

Papillons are generally outgoing, happy dogs that enjoy sitting in laps as much as they like running around the house. Although lively and energetic, they are not considered high-strung, nervous or fearful, and they do not bark excessively. The typical papillon enjoys socializing with cats and with other dogs.

Are Papillons intelligent?

Papillons are intelligent and eager to please the humans they have bonded with. Generally speaking, some small breeds can take a little longer to housetrain than large breeds do, but Papillons make the process easier.