It could be a good dog for a first-time owner since it's affectionate and not aggressive. However, experts highly recommend that novice dog owners do not choose the PIO as their first dog. Taking care of a hairless dog can be tricky; You will need to be very attuned to your dog's sensitivities, which comes from experience owning other dogs. The breed also tends to bark excessively, which can fluster some new dog owners.