[Darnright]

>Appreciate that info...I don't have any experience with Papillons but always enjoy learning something new!<

They're in interesting breed. They are the most successful Toy breed in AKC performance and agility, and they still have the best tracking ability. They are pretty game little hunters. My older male will tree a squirrel, and stay after it. The breed descended from dwarf spaniels. I had to move the bird feeder outside the fence, because my dogs caught more than one songbird. One brought a sparrow into the kitchen, and let it go. That made for chaos in the hour it took to catch the blasted bird and put it outside.

So far, they've not been totally ruined by overbreeding, but, sad to say, they've exploded in popularity in the past 5 or so years, ever since one went Best in Show at Westminster. It's getting more and more often you see Papillons with bad temperaments, and with genetic problems. In addition, you see more and more that look like some sort of Sheltie or Chihuahua mix. PT Barnum is alive and well!

[Darnright]

Anyone interested in adopting a homeless Papillon? Go to http://www.papillonclub.org/rescue/ to learn about how to adopt one.

Neal Boortz recently helped a rescue Papillon find a new home. Neal has a Papillon he mentions occasionally.

[Joe 6-pack]

It's a shame what indiscriminate pairings can do to a fine breed. GSDs had been on a generally qualitative downswing for 50 years with the exception of a few carefully monitored bloodlines.

The opening of eastern europe has provided an infusion of fresh genetics and I have advocated and encouraged anyone who might be considering bringing one of "those dogs," to the US to go ahead and do so.

[jsh3180]

Papillon puppy pics!!!!!!!!!!!!