General Chat

Hi Mandy, I used to work with a chap whose wife bred Bichon Frises. She used to take the best ones to all the dog shows around the country, and while she was away he would bring the others into the office, so they were'nt left alone at home. When my son was little, he'd come with me to work in the school holidays, and he used to love it when the dogs were there. They were so friendly and playful, he spent hours with them, and we used to have some lovely photos of him with them all, jumping and climbing all over him as he lay on the floor. I'll see if I can find them and put them on the Photospage. In more recent years, whilst out walking our dog, I've met several Bichons out with their owners, and every one of them has been very friendly and got on well with other dogs. The only drawback anyone's ever mentioned is that they take a fair amount of grooming, but that's a small price to pay for the company of a wonderful companion. I think you've made an excellent choice. Look forward to hearing about the pup and seeing photos. CB >|< X

My Granddaughter has one & he is a beautiful dog but be careful they can be real Houdinis they love to investigate things which means they tend to get out (of very small holes) I have minded him a couple of times & had to block every little hole, Have fun with your little one Love Cilla

hi mandy, i remember 6 years ago when we moved into this house, we decided we had loads of room for a dog. so off we went to a rehoming centre at castleford, to look for a cute little puppy. we came back with a 2 year old female rottweiller !!! her owner was having kidney dialasis, and could no longer handle her. we now also have a 3 year old rottie, but we bought him from a breeder, i did not dare bring another adult rottie into the house- but ruby was fine with a puppy. sue. [ who NEVER sticks to a shopping list, lol]

Good Luck honey!!! love becx

Well I havent got to choose one as there is only one - I think you know I lost my Lucy on her 16th birthday two weeks ago. On that very day a little boy was unexpectantly born to one of her grandaughters which the breeder has offered me free of charge. He stopped breeding in April and kept only two dogs for himself. BUT I always did the same thing, bend down and see which one comes running up to you. This one will be healthy, bright and friendly. Good luck. By the way, do get a Vari kennel dog crate to carry him in your car with a vet bed, Im def going to train this one from the start.

My best mate has one of those doggies. He is a real cutie. Has to have his hair cut every 6 weeks His name is Simba and he is now 3 and she has had him since he was 9 weeks old. Fi

I was always told never pick a puppy, the first one that comes to you is the one you should have. It`s always worked for me. My dog goes everywhere with me,well not quite everywhere, LOL and i love him to bits. R.B. x

.... my new puppy! I've wanted a dog for a while but have been waiting until the time is right - which is now! I'm having a Bichon Frise and because they are such excellent pets, they are very difficult to get hold of. I was really lucky and rang a breeder just before he put his new litter on the Kennel Club website, so I get first pick! Have to travel 70 miles to Hampshire, but who cares? He will be ready to leave his mummy next weekend when he is 8 weeks old! I'd love to hear tips or advice from anyone on here who has one of these lovely dogs. Mandy :)