8. Papillon
This deceptively cute, butterfly-eared dog is smarter, tougher and stronger than it appears (it's like the bionic dog).
Often described as a big dog in a little body, it has the athletic stamina to keep up on long walks and the bravura of a canine 10 times its size.
The Papillon is a true companion and watchdog. Although they can be ferociously protective over what belongs to them, their keen intelligence makes it possible to take them anywhere. Let's not forget they can be litter-box trained, a big plus.
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These sweet pooches are a teensy 10-inches high and weigh only 9 pounds, perfect for those with smaller homes or apartments.
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Emma Gamble
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James thinks Milo is stupid 🙁
Alia Hopfer
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Whaaaaaaaaaat???
James Horrell
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Only because he couldn’t figure out how to get out of the door last night! he just sat there…
Belling Dave
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Most dogs are smart. The person training the dog has to be smarter than the dog! I’ve had Labs for 30 yrs + and they can’t talk, but they can get the message across to you in a lot of different ways !! An awesome breed !!
Floyd Lile
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Sweet
Michael Clintsman
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Yep
Jj Leonor
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Ferdie Leonor, I think you’ll agree with a couple of numbers on the list 🙂
Cheryl Turski
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doberman rottie GSD LOL i say
Dawn Hinch
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Bella Smith
Victor Musto
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This was great article my beloved German Shepherd made the list yeah.
John Mitchell
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Vicky Pennesi Lascelle
Jim Cosgrove
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What, No Jack Russell terriers, tough, tenacious, fearless,athletic and funny as anything, Love my Jack.
Lauren Melanie Bucksath
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Angela Bucksath
Alyssa Mikala
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Lacey Anne
Alyssa Mikala
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Lacey Anne I know!! Our boys should be the top 2. How is a poodle above that.
Haley Kurz
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Molly Shannon Vida
Haley Kurz
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It’s lolo
Neha Surpam
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They’re besttt
Regan Mason
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Rotties, Dobies (had 7 f them) and Manchester terriers.
Matthew Hunter
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Joyan Hunter
Floyd Lile
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Outstanding
LeeOnna Clark Faltinson
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So true
Hia Cyn
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Dario Calibara
Steven McKinnon
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Alyssa McKinnon, Scott Takehana
Scott Takehana
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Can’t wait for March-April when I get my next Rottie, I’ll be going down south to get him , so I might stop by and see you Steven B McKinnon
Steven McKinnon
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There’s a great breeder in Sacramento
Scott Takehana
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I’m getting him from my breeder that I got Max from
JC Crook
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Lucky to have # 3,4 and 5
Traci Farrell
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Love my lab