Bichon Frise Blog
Posted on Feb 15, 2016
It seems to me that a lot of people don’t put a high priority On obedience training a Bichon, Havanese, Maltese or any small dog. During the last 25 years that I have been breeding and selling ...
Continue reading "My Dog Won't Come" »
Posted on Apr 11, 2015
I frequently get calls from people looking for an adult, housebroken dog. I wish I could accommodate these people but it's rare I have an adult for sale. There are rescue groups that place older ...
Continue reading "Puppy vs Adult Dog" »
Posted on Feb 17, 2015
It's Cold and Flu Season My kids are coughing, my dog is coughing, I'm coughing… Welcome to cold and flu season. Puppies, just like young children are especially susceptible to colds ...
Continue reading "Kennel Cough" »
Posted on Sep 21, 2014
It is so exciting to bring home that fuzzy warm puppy. He kisses your face and wags his tail in a promise to be a wonderful addition to your life. You are excited to do everything right. You keep your ...
Continue reading "House Training For A Small Dog" »
Posted on Jan 1, 2014
To all you dog lovers out there, no we are not nuts! This is something I have personally known all my life but it's reassuring to read it in studies done by experts. This excerpt is reprinted from ...
Continue reading "How Do You Know If You Have Good Relationship with Your Dog?" »
Posted on Dec 5, 2013
How should I pick the right puppy for me and my family? I've had 30 years of experience with this question and I still am amazed by peoples' choices. Choosing a pet is not exactly like ...
Continue reading "How To Pick The Right Puppy For You" »
Posted on Oct 14, 2013
Should I buy a Bichon Frise Puppy or a Maltese Puppy for my family? I am asked this question by a huge percentage of my clients. There isn’t an easy answer. These two breeds even look alike as ...
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Posted on Sep 15, 2013
It is very sad when a beloved pet passes away. It is a hurt that many of us have experienced and takes a long time to heal. In my experience, getting another dog is not doing an injustice to the dog ...
Continue reading "Replacing a Lost Pet" »
Posted on Aug 26, 2013
The Bichon Frise was developed in the Mediterranean region and existed well before the medieval period. The ancestors of the Bichon were the Barbet Water Spaniel and the Poodle. Not only was the ...
Continue reading "Origin of the Bichon Frise" »
Posted on Jul 6, 2013
I find most prospective Bichon customers seem to come to me with a predetermined preference for the sex of their new puppy. Some of the interesting reasons they tell me are: My mother said to get a ...
Continue reading "Selecting a Bichon Puppy" »
Posted on Jun 15, 2013
I have been a Bichon owner and breeder since 1988. I often have as many as 10 adults at one time. I have raised countless litters of puppies during that time. Over the years I have seen a wide ...
Continue reading "Hotspots in Bichons" »
Posted on Apr 21, 2013
I have been having trouble with ticks this year, no fleas just ticks. Maybe because it's been so dry. I'm told you can bring them in on your clothes or shoes. I have a very big yard and am out ...
Continue reading "Ticks!" »
Posted on Mar 31, 2013
To me there is nothing more unsightly as red face stains that mar the beauty of some Bichons. There are several reasons for the red stains. One is breeding, I have found the rounder and more ...
Continue reading "Removing Red Eye and Mouth Stains on Bichons" »
Posted on Mar 2, 2013
I want to relate something that happened this week that I think is noteworthy. Six months ago a lovely middle aged couple came to me to purchase a puppy. They had in their mind that it would be nice ...
Continue reading "Two Puppies Better than One?" »
Posted on Feb 11, 2013
Bichon Frise have a thick and beautiful white coat. It is their trademark. But it does require maintenance. Grooming your dog serves many purposes: First it creates a bond between you and your pet ...
Continue reading "Brushing Your Bichon" »
Posted on Jan 3, 2013
When is it a good time to bring home your new puppy? Contrary to what most people think, it is NOT a good Idea to purchase a puppy while on vacation. Or to take a week off to be home with a new baby. ...
Continue reading "Bringing Home a New Puppy" »