The Bichon Frise is an adorable breed of dog, and literally translates to ’curly lap dog’ in English. They are very popular pets, similar to but larger than the Maltese, and they descended from the Barbet or Water Spaniel.
The Bichon Frise is an adorable breed of dog, and literally translates to ’curly lap dog’ in English. They are very popular pets, similar to but larger than the Maltese, and they descended from the Barbet or Water Spaniel.
They are feisty, sensitive and playful with a merry disposition, and most are very sociable as well, making them great pets.
All is not perfect with the Bichon, however. Because they don’t normally shed their coat, they need to be trimmed frequently which can be quite an expense if you don’t learn how to do it yourself.
Learning how to find a breeder of Bichons
Despite (or maybe because of) the popularity of the Bichon breed, finding a puppy can be tough! If you are looking for a Bichon, there are a few points to consider.
Of course in today’s online world, the internet is available to help in you quest for a breeder. One company that helps people with information and tips about searching for pets and buying them is Next Day Pets.
They help you by letting you know the type of questions you might expect from a reputable breeder. Good breeders are interested in knowing that you will be responsible with your new Bichon and they will ask what you expect to do with your pet and whether you have a vet lined up.
CyberPet is another great option that you have here, and they offer a full and comprehensive list of purebred Bichon Frise breeders in your particular area.
Don’t forget
There are a few things you are going to want to remember when looking for a breeder, namely you want to make sure that the breeder has confirmed their identity and that they are ID verified.
They should keep their dogs in their home and not in kennel runs, and they should have dogs that appear to be healthy and happy and excited to meet new people.
They should encourage you to want to spend time with the puppy’s parents, and should breed a maximum of two types of dogs.
Before you buy your first Bichon, check out the Bichon Frise Online Guide, a complete online reference source of information to the lovable Bichon Frise.