Hey there,

saw your post and thought that I might be able to help a bit. I don't personally own one (I'd like to in the future though) but I am very good friends with a couple of people who have numerous papillons, 7 between the two couples.

They are as you said small but they don't always act that way, they're sort of big dogs in small dogs bodies at least the ones that I have met are. But like most dogs they vary in temperment and all that fun stuff. Generally they all seem to be nice and loveable (at least all the ones that I have are) good with other dogs and kids, the only one that I know of that isn't good with kids is that way because of a past incident with a child and a couple of other things that happened before it came to live with my friend. The ones that I know range from minature border collie like in energy to laid back and calm taking everything in stride, but all of them take part in agility and a couple of other dog sports. Something that most of the dogs of the breed seem to excell at.

Health wise they don't seem to have any major problems at least that I know of, neither of the ones that I know have ever had to have extensive vet visits or bills.

Price wise they can be quite expensive from breeders running from $1000 up to $2500 but that price is in Canadian because all the ones that I have met are from Canadian breeders, I also think it depends on the blood lines and stuff like that.

Hope that helped.