It's actually pretty popular in America for those who want a dog that remains small. (Only gets as big as a full grown house cat at most.) The Pappilion is actually very playful. It is also a dog that learns house rules very quickly. (Most lessons are learned in nearly half a week.

) They are also very gentle and friendly.
The only ones that end up having a downside are people who breed small dogs. Those people don't make much of a profit from these dogs as they only give birth twice in their lifetime and give birth to one, rarely two at a time.
That's pretty much all I know about them. :^.^: