Buying Bichon Frise Puppies
The Bichon Frise has an illustrious history. This purebred all-white, curly-haired dog descended from a mix of poodle, Barbet and lap dog and originated in the Mediterranean region. The breed began as the Barbichon, which dates back to 600 B.C. The Barbichon was an outgoing, bold, small dog about the size of a large house cat. This dog accompanied Spanish sailors on trading expeditions. The name was shortened to Bichon through the years.
Known for its white, curly fur and intelligent, sociable disposition, the Bichon Frise has continued to gain popularity. Today, this breed is often mixed with other purebred dogs to create new designer dogs that have features of both breeds. Mixed breed Bichon Frise puppies are highly desirable due to their resemblance to fluffy white cotton balls.
Bichon Frise puppies and adults are easily distinguishable by their resemblance to white, fluffy cotton balls. The standard characteristic of the Bichon Frise, its white, curly coat, is accepted by the American Kennel Club only if it is at least ninety percent pure white. Certain areas such as the ears and around the eyes may be cream, grey or apricot in color which is acceptable.
The American Kennel Club sets breed standard traits for every breed of dog registered in the United States. For the Bichon Frise, some of the breed standard traits include a double coat of fur consisting of a dense undercoat and a curly, springy topcoat, ideal weight is between seven and twelve pounds, ideal height is between nine and twelve inches, disposition is friendly and outgoing, at least ninety percent of fur is pure white, mouth and nose are black, eyes are brown or black eyes and have a “human expression”, and fur is groomed appropriately according to the breed standard.
The Bichon Frise breed does not shed its fur as much as other breeds and is hypoallergenic to most humans. However, like most white breeds, the Bichon Frise is prone to allergies. Bichon Frise puppies should be screened for allergies and their parents should be screened as well.
Choosing the best Bichon Frise puppies starts with choosing the right Bichon Frise breeder. Bichon Frise puppies should be raised in a clean, adequate kennel owned by the breeder where puppies have received socialization. Most breeders sell puppies when they are approximately eight weeks old. A good breeder will have begun housebreaking and disciplining puppies and setting a schedule for them.
Potential Bichon Frise puppy buyers should visit the breeder’s kennel and ask to meet the puppy’s parents. The sire may not always be available but the mother, or dam, should be on-site. Buyers can observe puppies and make sure they are healthy, happy and well socialized.
Reputable breeders care about the puppies they help to produce and want them to all go to fantastic homes, so buyers should expect to answer quite a few questions also. Bichon Frise puppies bought from a good breeder with ensure that you have a good resource fro which to get advice about the care of your new pet.
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