My New Arrival!

Well, it has been a hectic week with the arrival of my new little friend.

Her name is Arista, and she is 7 months old now.


This is a picture of Arista in the middle, and Sophie, her sister is on the right..(The little one)

She is an AKC registered Papillon, often called the "Butterfly dog", because of the ears sticking up almost from birth. Papillion is French for butterfly also! This little pup is 7 months old, and weighs a big whopping 5.5 pounds. However, if you would like her to jump, she can jump a big whopping 6 feet, sometimes reminding me of a jumping jack. Although, you really need to watch their jumping, so they don't hurt themselves. By the breeder she was called Bonnie's girl, or Baby Doll, but I renamed her Arista, meaning "the best" in Greek. Papillons are very easy to teach, and they learn very quickly. Basically they behave very well, and have a great personality. They are also somewhat clown-like.

I already have a Hybrid Chinese Crested Powder puff/Papillon. The two seem to get along very well, even though both are females. But, they both always seem to fighting to be the dominant one. Sasha, my other dog is now about 2 years old, and weights about 7 pounds.

This is Sasha after her very first clip

It is important to have a very good breeder if you would like to buy a well bred Papillon, so some of the prices are quick high. The breeder I used is a member of the AKC, and a well known Breeder here in AZ. Here is some information about this Breeder:

AZ Skidmore's Papillons Puppies Available! Males & females. AKC. Champion bloodlines. Show & pet quality. Tri & sable colors. Sometimes tiny. From Skoor, Kenmar, Cadoga and Glenmary lines. Call for more information & availability. Visit website: http://www.valspaps.com Arizona
Valerie Skidmore (480) 391-1593 / Email: vals_paps@lycos.com

Valerie just had two litters of different colors, which will be ready for a very nice Christmas present for your family, or yourself. Normally, her females go for about $1200 and the males $1000, however the best way to find out about them is to call her, or you can even email her. The great thing about buying a dog from Valerie is you can always call her if you have problems or questions about your new baby. She also is great about making sure you are satisfied about your choice of a new pup. If you would like a perfect pup, you would not be dissatisfied with one of hers.


These are Lillie's new babies. (If you click on the pictures, it will bring you to all the available dogs Valerie has.)


These are Penny's pups, and the same prices $1200 for female, and $1000 for a male

Now, if you go to the website on Webshots you will see some other dogs which are older, and they are less money than the brand new pups, accept for one female called Sophie who is $2500 because she is a teacup. There are also some Corgi/Papillon mix pups for sale and the females are $600, and the males are $400-$500. Below is two different pictures of them...they are quite cute if you can't afford a purebred Papillon. Just a note, all of the Skidmore pups, and adult dogs are AKC registered, with champion bloodlines.

Marti's pups are Corgi/Papillon Mix. Two males on left, Two females on right born 7/31/08
Prices for these pups are $600 for a female, and $550 for a male. This is a friend of Valerie's that is selling these pups.

Marti's Papillon-Corgi Mix born July 31, 2008.

So if you might be interested in buying a Papillon, give Valerie Skidmore a call at (480) 391-1593 and talk to her about her dogs. If you might be interested in the Corgi/Papillion mixes please also call the same number. She will be able to answer any questions you may have, and if you want an older dog then she can give you a quote on them also....All of them have been hand raised, and socialized.

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