Saturday, January 24, 2009

BICHON FRISE


The Bichon is an ancient breed.It can be traced to the thirteen hundreds,but is probably older.Centuries ago,it was a favorite with royalty and aristocracy in France and Italy.Later they were found to be great performers,and were used in fairs and circuses.
Centuries of selective breeding have made the Bichon friendly,playful and affectionate.They are gentle and very good with children.They are not yappy but are excellent watch dogs.The hallmark of the dog is it's cheerful attitude.They are not hyperactive but require a walk every day and they love to play.
They have very soft woolly hair,not coarse like most dogs.They are hypo allergenic and they do not shed,perfect for me with all my allergies.They have big,dark,intelligent eyes,floppy ears and a plume of a tail that curls over their backs.When they are sad,the tail goes straight and droopy.They have to be brushed every few days to avoid matting and should be trimmed every two months.They tend to think they are humans and like to be involved in everything you do.

25 comments:

  1. What a cute little dog. And Sammy too. Both seem to be made for each other.
    Personally, I prefer short haired easy-care dogs like a Dachshund.

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  2. Anonymous5:38:00 PM

    Max is adorable,just showed him to Jill/Gil...he will be perfect..we will nave to watch Gilly,he will try to eat him up...I just love him,my yard is huge,fenced to keep kids in..we have some good breeders here.

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  3. Anonymous5:58:00 PM

    Is the picture of Sam/Max taken on the boat?

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  4. We also had a pontoon boat for going into shallow water.We got rid of it last year.I'm pretty sure the picture was taken on the pontoon.

    I'm so happy you are considering a Bichon.I got one because they are non allergic and don't shed any hair and I couldn't resist Maxy's face.I was also doing a favor for a friend who moved out west and couldn't take him.
    Because I have extreme allergies,he has to be bathed every week,but he's okay with it.
    I'd choose a bichon every time.

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  5. Anonymous6:44:00 PM

    giving him a bath will be right up Jill's alley.Jeannie I promise we won't name him "BILL"...

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  6. God,not FLUFFY.He'd be embarrassed.

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  7. Well, he looks like one big white fluff...LOL

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  8. Anonymous8:26:00 PM

    I need a name....Dad says that is the one to get,dad say he don't need a name,if Gilly is like Gil he will eat him up..hope he can run fast...oh he is so cute.yes he do look like a ball of fluff..hahaha

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  9. Are you getting a boy or girl??

    Charlie fits a boy or girl.

    It has to be easy to say.

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  10. Our first dog was a poodle named Scruffy.When he died Jaye named her poodle Scruffy.Then our son named his poodle Scruffy.I think there have been six Scruffys now.
    Our family doesn't seem to have much imagination.

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  11. Anonymous8:49:00 PM

    what do you think,our first.. what do you think...I think U want a white one..Jill will pick it out.they named all the same it was easy.

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  12. All bichons are white.What name did you pick??Whitey?

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  13. Jeannie! A bit more imagination please!

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  14. Anonymous9:02:00 PM

    I don't know et,,ain't you scared Max will get lost in the snow...that's good to know they all are white,we won't get the wool pulled over our eyes hahahaJeannie the pictures in the side bar really is cool.

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  15. Anonymous9:03:00 PM

    oh shit I will just name him Billy...hahahaha

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  16. Jilly??Bama??Gilford??Dangle??
    Schmeckle??Ben??Pickle??

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  17. Brian just suggested Jim.(ugh)

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  18. Anonymous9:07:00 PM

    How about dickie-dangle,,,hahaha I'll be right back..someone here.

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  19. I dare you to name him Billy.

    When you call 'BILL',your whole family will come running.

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  20. Anonymous9:19:00 PM

    Even dad,that way it will be easy to feed them....

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  21. Anonymous9:21:00 PM

    You know Gilly is ..GILBERT 3rd.

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  22. Anonymous9:25:00 PM

    Say hello to Brian for me,tell him to keep his clothes on until I go home,I am a guest in his hiuse(GIGGLES) when youhve to,you have to..I know the feeling.hahaha

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