Info on Bichon Frises

[puplove911]

My friend is planning on getting a Bichon Frise because she wants company and wants a friend. She wanted to know their personalities/temperament, health ect. Her mum and dad are working for 6 hours and her and her brother goes to school so no one looks after her for almost 6 hours. Is a Bichon Frise good for her or if you know another small breed dog that is good for company for her. Any advice is appreciated. :)

[Little Blue Bichon]

Hello, I have had a Bichon for the past 5 years but also have 2 other dogs so he's never really alone, I have read up on the breed obviously and discovered that the breed originated in spain from a few different kinds of dogs, maltese etc.... They were taken aboard ships with the spanish sea men to keep them company while they were away from their families, so they do make amazing companions, they are highly intelligent, in fact the most intelligent dog I have ever owned and I have had mainly poodles and cross breeds, he is however incredibly strong minded!!!!!! Bosses both of the other dogs about and would boss me too if I would let him, boys are notoriously difficult to house train. HE WAS! Girls I believe are easier in all ways, he has the most amazing character however and I would not be without one in my "pack" now. They do really need company though and I would worry leaving one alone for 6 hours every day as they are so sociable he or she would miss the company dreadfully. If there's anyway he or she could go to work that would be the very best alternative, my boy is very quiet, hardly ever barks, travels well in the car and is really clean. I hope this has been of help. Good luck

[Borzoi mad]

They are lovely little dogs but they have to be clipped regularly, just like the poodle, so this is something for your friend to speak to her folks about as clipping can be costly. They need regular brusghng and clipping to keep their coat free from mats. They can also have problems with eye staining.

[Little Blue Bichon]

I agree with the clipping, I actually do both my Bichon and poodle myself after investing in some fairly expensive equipment, but the cost of clipping and grooming must be taken into account, I find doing my boy approximately once a month keeps the eye staining at a minimum too, the grooming is hard work but I find it very thereputic and so do my dogs.

Borzoi mad, what amazing dogs!! I have a very dear friend in Ireland now with borzois, they are wonderful dogs and as you say, just like chocolates one is never enough, she sadly only has one now but I used to babysit her 3 when she lived in England, she always made me laugh when people said how large they were and how did she cope with 3!?? She says they curl up VERY small, and I must say it's true :)

[puplove911]

Thanks for the info guys! Do they need company? Because she only wants one dog for the time being. Are they easy to train/toilet train? She wants to train the dog so she doesn't need to take her dog out everyday.

[Borzoi mad]

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Borzoi mad, what amazing dogs!! I have a very dear friend in Ireland now with borzois, they are wonderful dogs and as you say, just like chocolates one is never enough, she sadly only has one now but I used to babysit her 3 when she lived in England, she always made me laugh when people said how large they were and how did she cope with 3!?? She says they curl up VERY small, and I must say it's true Quote:

Thank you for your nice comments. I just adore the Borzois and I agree with your friend they may be big but curl up very small and are so quiet you would not know they were there. Unlike my dachshunds who are very vocal.

[Little Blue Bichon]

Hi Puplove,

have a look at this link or just google "Bichon frise information" http://www.bichonfrisesavvy.com/1/bichon-frise-ebooks.html?gclid=CNWtns334Y8CFQqVMAodyzxU9Q Although wonderful gorgeous little fluffballs as this lady puts it they are VERY strong minded and as I said before very difficult to house train, she says it too and most of the other Bichon owners I have met have agreed, I think she needs to do quite a lot of research before she gets one, but having said all the negative stuff, they are totally devoted to their owners and are very loyal and the most lovable dogs, so please tell her to get out and about and talk to people with them and if she can get to some dogs shows and stuff perhaps she could meet some owners or breeders there. Good luck,

[sheplovr]

Also go to dogbreedinfo.com and click on the B alphabet and find the temperments, life long, aging, all kinds of info. Good luck and they are nice little ones, cute.

[puplove911]

Hi Puplove,

have a look at this link or just google "Bichon frise information" http://www.bichonfrisesavvy.com/1/bichon-frise-ebooks.html?gclid=CNWtns334Y8CFQqVMAodyzxU9Q Although wonderful gorgeous little fluffballs as this lady puts it they are VERY strong minded and as I said before very difficult to house train, she says it too and most of the other Bichon owners I have met have agreed, I think she needs to do quite a lot of research before she gets one, but having said all the negative stuff, they are totally devoted to their owners and are very loyal and the most lovable dogs, so please tell her to get out and about and talk to people with them and if she can get to some dogs shows and stuff perhaps she could meet some owners or breeders there. Good luck,

Wow! It sounds to me like a Bichon Frise might be little but can be hard to look after. Thanks for the link!

Also go to dogbreedinfo.com and click on the B alphabet and find the temperments, life long, aging, all kinds of info. Good luck and they are nice little ones, cute.

Thanks for the info. Are there any small dogs that are easy to train? I showed her the info and she said that a Bichon Frise doesn't sound like the dog she's looking for. I know this neighbor who has a Maltese and she said that they don't shed and are tame. Is this true? Thanks again for your time! :)

[Little Blue Bichon]

I am really sorry if I have put your friend off a Bichon:( I have only had one of these and a toy poodle, she was a rescue so had a few problems but was a delightful dog! She again wasn't too easy to house train, I think it is toy breeds, in my opinion, they aren't too keen on going out in the wind and rain and find it a lot more inviting to use the house as a loo, so not sure what to suggest, maybe the Maltese may be a good idea?? Think she just needs to keep doing some more research Good luck:)

[Borzoi mad]

I am really sorry if I have put your friend off a Bichon:( I have only had one of these and a toy poodle, she was a rescue so had a few problems but was a delightful dog! She again wasn't too easy to house train, I think it is toy breeds, in my opinion, they aren't too keen on going out in the wind and rain and find it a lot more inviting to use the house as a loo, so not sure what to suggest, maybe the Maltese may be a good idea?? Think she just needs to keep doing some more research Good luck:)

I agree with you about toy breeds being more difficult to toilet train as are MinDachies, whereas the larger breeds such as my borzois toilet train much more easily and quickly.

Iwould suggest you friend goes along to a few dog shows and speaks to the handlers of various breeds to get the good and bad from them before making up her mind on a breed.

All puppies take time to train to there is no such thing as an "easy" breed.

[dinghuep]

hi, my name is Emily. I just got a bichon pup for my aniversary and he is so cute. the bichon is between 8-10 pds, and very smart and active. the puppy always require a lot of attention from the owner, but if you can get through the first month then everything will be find. the first week will be tough because the puppy is just like a baby. it will cry alot, so that you willl pick it up, but before this puppy i have two other pups. my first one is 9 months now, and the second one is 6 months. what i did is i just ignore them when they cry and acting up, then when they being quite and settle down and will give them treat and let them out side and play. do not scream or hit the puppy because it is not a good way to train a good dog. if you could do this the first week, then he will not cry again. I have the new Bichon for three days now, and he still cry a little, but he is getting very good. he is not crying much at night anymore. your friend situation is like my, i go to school from 9am to 5pm, so before i leave, i give them food, water and a new traing pads so that it won't be messy when i come home. you can view my pups photos at the gallery-my user name is Dinghuep {email address removed} and i just the club today. here is the pictures of my bichon puppy
good luck with your new puppy.

[zoe-gee]

I think Bichons are GREAT!!!! I REALLY want 1 as it would be perfect for our lifestyle! :D:D
Zoe.x

[dinghuep]

I think Bichons are GREAT!!!! I REALLY want 1 as it would be perfect for our lifestyle! :D:D
Zoe.x


Hi, Zoe
This is dinghuep and I want to show you some more picture of my bichon. He is 6 months old now and a very good companion