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We currently are owned by "Tony" our 12 year old Corgi. Tony has been our late life child and has been diagnosed with a constricted trachea. We are hoping he's with us for a while longer but he has been having a ery hard time lately. We thought about getting him a friend (he gets along well with small dogs) that he could train to use the pet door, become another shop buddy, not mess in the house....well really we just can't see us without a dog and think a puppy would help us transition. We're thinkg of a Papillon anyone here have one and are there health concerns.
 
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I think you and Dee should get a young buddy for Tony to have fun with in the Autumn of his life.
I have never heard of a breed of dog called a Papilon. I only ever heard that from the old film title, which I thought meant 'butterfly'
 
Skippy, the Papillon is called that because of his ears that look like a butterfly in flight..

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quote=skiprat;1486664]I think you and Dee should get a young buddy for Tony to have fun with in the Autumn of his life.
I have never heard of a breed of dog called a Papilon. I only ever heard that from the old film title, which I thought meant 'butterfly'[/quote]
 
OKLAHOMAN said:
We currently are owned by "Tony" our 12 year old Corgi. Tony has been our late life child and has been diagnosed with a constricted trachea. We are hoping he's with us for a while longer but he has been having a ery hard time lately. We thought about getting him a friend (he gets along well with small dogs) that he could train to use the pet door, become another shop buddy, not mess in the house....well really we just can't see us without a dog and think a puppy would help us transition. We're thinkg of a Papillon anyone here have one and are there health concerns.
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Information on the breed does not list any major health issues...and list life expectancy of just short of 12 years. They are very active and need a lot of exercise...including regular walks.
 
I thought a puppy would be good for my older dog many years ago. I often wondered if it did not hasten his departure. A lot of my time was spent training the puppy, working with the puppy and the old guy seemed to just give up. JMO.
 
I think they're great little dogs with good personalities. Seems like I read something just a few days ago that rated the papillon as one of the top 10 smartest breeds.
 
Aaah....one of those!! Makes sense. :biggrin:

In South Africa they were known as Stoepkaaker or Braak. :biggrin:
In the UK, they are called Heinz 57s

Just kidding really. I don't know if that breed is a thoroughbred or a mix, but I've never been too keen on pure breeds.

I'd rather take Tony down to the local animal shelter and find a mutt that HE makes friends with, to take home. You and Dee obviously love your pets and you'll know that taking in a mutt that maybe had a difficult start in life will love you back a lot more than a possible tempermental custom made fancy breed.

Just my 2p worth:wink:
 
My wife and I were talking yesterday as I got back from my 5 mile walk with my buddy and we came to the conclusion that if reincarnation is real, the highest level of anamal Karma is a dog with a good owner.

I would really enjoy to have his life, not a worry in the world and good food to eat every day, a neighbor buddy to run with, and a human to walk him twice a day.
 
We have a boxer, never had a regret. They are vary social he will NOT eat if we are out of the house, and it is rare for him to eat if we are not at the table.

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skiprat said:
Aaah....one of those!! Makes sense. In South Africa they were known as Stoepkaaker or Braak.
I'd rather take Tony down to the local animal shelter and find a mutt that HE makes friends with, to take home.
You will know that taking in a mutt that maybe had a difficult start in life will love you back a lot more than a possible tempermental custom made fancy breed.
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Agree totally. I love my braks. They are so appreciative of not being abused any more.
Would not be without them.
Going to the shelter to find a mate is a good idea.
Phil
 
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Great dog and yes a great movie and book. I just watched it on TV (again) last month. I think there is some good hidden advice in an earlier post here. If your corgi is possessive be sure to give him all the attention he is use to. I've though of getting another dog because my Dobie is getting old. But I belong to him and he doesn't share me well. I think it would kill him.
 
Sorry to hear about your Corgi's health issues. Lost the first one when she had a stroke at 13years old. We are on our second Yorkshire Terrier (Yorkie). Great little dogs to have. They get along great with other dogs. They are very sociable and high energy. Very inquisitive and nosy. They definitely want to be where you are. They have long hair that does not shed. We keep ours cut short. The breed is typically healthy and easy to care for. Although you will have to keep the coat trimmed and combed.

Joe


Joe
 
My wife and I just picked up a puppy in a Micky D's parking lot. It a Pit Bull Terrier/Chocolate Lab mix. Roy I know a lady that breeds Papillon's, hers are pretty pricey (she showes them) If you would like to get in touch with her send me a PM.
Her website is Southern Peach Papillon's
 
Best breed of dog

Someone once asked me what is the best breed of dog to have? My answer was simple - the one I have right now - whatever that happens to be. We've had big breeds, small breeds, no breeds, all breeds and never found one yet that didn't love us and always act like the light of their life had just returned whenever we got home.
 
Roy

I am not familar with Papilion's but..... my wife and I have had Springer Spaniels (6 of them) our entire married lives. Four of them we purchased locally from adds in the local papers. All four passed away with some form of cancer at an early age (under 10). The most recent two we got from AKC reccomended 'Blue Chip' breaders. They were a lot more epxensive and a long drive to collect but they have both already outlived all of our previous companions. All six have been wonderful friends.... bursting with life and activity during the day - bid bundles of cuddles while relaxing in the evenings.

Also, we have never left it more than a day from losing one furry friend to seeking out another. Just couldn't bear to be without them. Best wishes in finding Tony a friend.
 
Meet Sugar-Foot

Tony the Corgi's new buddy:

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Tony's not to impressed but he did let Sugar-Foot sniff and lick him.

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skiprat said:
Aaah....one of those!! Makes sense. :biggrin:

In South Africa they were known as Stoepkaaker or Braak. :biggrin:
In the UK, they are called Heinz 57s

Just kidding really. I don't know if that breed is a thoroughbred or a mix, but I've never been too keen on pure breeds.

I'd rather take Tony down to the local animal shelter and find a mutt that HE makes friends with, to take home. You and Dee obviously love your pets and you'll know that taking in a mutt that maybe had a difficult start in life will love you back a lot more than a possible tempermental custom made fancy breed.

Just my 2p worth:wink:
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Skip: I'm with ya brother! As an old "coon" hunter running non registered hounds and as a police k-9 officer getting dogs from the pound, I can tell you, it's in the heart! not in the papers! Luv Doz Dogz!
 
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