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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about
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the papon dog you know the little fluff
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ball with ears that look like butterfly
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wings cute right but before you rush out
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to adopt one of these pint-sized pooches
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let me present to you 12 reasons why
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owning a papon might not be the best
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idea sit back relax and prepare for a
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wild ride through the world of this
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quirky breed one The Barking machine
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first off let's address the elephant in
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the room or should I say the bark in the
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room papillons are notorious for being
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yappy Little Creatures if you think
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you're getting a quiet companion think
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again you'll find yourself living with a
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furry alarm system that alerts you to
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everything from the mailman's arrival to
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that leaf Blowing by outside forget
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about peace and quiet your neighbors
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will know your dog's name better than
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their own two small dog syndrome now
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these little guys may be small in size
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but they've got big attitudes papillons
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often suffer from what we call small dog
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syndrome where they think they're the
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size of a Great Dane they'll bark at
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anything that moves including larger
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dogs and even your unsuspecting cat it's
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like having a tiny bodyguard who thinks
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they can take on the world good luck
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with that three stubbornness Galore
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let's talk training papillons are smart
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really smart but that intelligence comes
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with a side of stubbornness trying to
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train one is like trying to convince a
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toddler to eat their vegetables they'll
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look at you with those big puppy eyes
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and then promptly ignore your commands
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you'll find yourself negotiating with a
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dog that thinks it runs the household
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four separation anxiety these pups are
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Social Butterflies they thrive on
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companionship leave them alone for even
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a short time and you might come home to
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find your furniture rearranged or your
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favorite shoes turned into chew toys
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they can develop serious separation
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anxiety which means you'll need to plan
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your life around their social calendar
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good luck fitting in a trip to the
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grocery store five high energy levels
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pons are like little energy bombs they
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require plenty of exercise and mental
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stimulation to keep them happy if you're
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not prepared to engage in Daily play
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sessions or take them for long walks get
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ready for some serious Mischief at home
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a board papon is a naughty papon and
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trust me they will find creative ways to
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entertain themselves usually at your
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expense six grooming needs let let's not
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forget grooming those beautiful coats
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need regular maintenance if you thought
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brushing your hair was a chore try
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managing the fur of a papon they shed
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too so prepare for a constant battle
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against fur covered furniture and
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clothing you'll need a lint roller in
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every room just to maintain some
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semblance of cleanliness Seven health
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issues now here's where it gets serious
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health problems papillons can be prone
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to various conditions like patellar
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luxation and dental issues due to their
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tiny size this means regular vet visits
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and potential surgeries down the line
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definitely not something you want to
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deal with if you're looking for an
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easygoing pet eight the need for
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attention these dogs demand attention
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lots of it if you're looking for an
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independent pet that can entertain
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itself while you binge watch your
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favorite show keep looking a papon will
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want to be right there with you
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demanding cuddles and playtime every
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chance they get nine short attention
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spany training sessions can be a
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challenge because of their short
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attention spans you'll have about 5
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minutes before their minds wander off to
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more exciting things like chasing their
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own tail or investigating that
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mysterious Dust Bunny in the corner of
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the room good luck keeping them focused
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on anything for longer than that 10 the
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social media star let's face it owning a
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papon comes with its own set of social
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expectations you'll find yourself
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posting pictures of your adorable pup on
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social media just to keep up with the
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trend but beware the pressure is real
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your dog will become an online celebrity
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overnight and if they don't get enough
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likes on their latest photo well let's
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just say you might have an unhappy pup
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on your hands 11 Community drama if
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you're thinking about joining papon
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specific communities or groups brace
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yourself these groups can be filled with
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passionate owners who have strong
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opinions about everything from grooming
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techniques to training methods one wrong
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post about feeding hat habits and you'll
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find yourself in the middle of an online
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doggy drama that feels more intense than
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reality TV 12 long-term commitment
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finally let's not forget that owning any
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dog is a long-term commitment papillons
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can live up to 15 years or more that's
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over a decade of dealing with all their
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quirks and challenges are you ready for
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that kind of dedication if not maybe
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consider adopting a cactus instead they
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require much less attention in
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conclusion while pons can be delightful
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companions for those who have the time
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and energy to devote to them they come
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with challenges that might make them
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less than ideal for everyone else so
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before rushing out to adopt one of these
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Charming little fluff balls take a
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moment to consider if you're truly ready
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for the Whirlwind of responsibilities
