Am I ready for a Papillon?

I want one SO BADLY! I promised myself to take care of it the best I can, but I'm not an expert in keeping a dog so should I get a female or male(easier to raise)? Since I hear they are very easy to train, I find them quite perfect. I may not be allowed to get it inside if it misbehaves though(ruining furniture, licking excessively, barking excessively, etc), but I will try to spend most of my time with it outside in my big yard and training it, but I'm worried, will it lick the swimming pool? Also, tell me their pros and cons if you have any reviews and experiences! PLEASE answer with a helpful one! It's costing me my Yahoo points!!