Bichon
Posted By: sm on 2007-02-14
In Reply to: Anyone have a Bichon Frise? m - Lori
I have a Bichon and he is 11. Got him you at about 6 weeks. My dog is trained but tends to like to mark his spot. I am alway picking up stuff off the floor such as bookbags, kids shoes, whatever. I do have a problem with him and my floors even though I am home and let him out all the time. He also tends to get into the garbage. He is a barker but his bark is bigger than his bite. My house was robbed and when I got home he was sitting on the cops lap. He needs to be groomed every six weeks or he gets dreadlocks. He doesn't shed. He follows me around everywhere and at 11 he still acts like a puppy. I've also had German Sheppard prior but love my Bichon.
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my sister has one. She was very hard to housetrain. She has to leave puppy pads on the floor. She hated to do this but she has hardwood floors and after some time of going out (not for very long) and coming back there would be a puddle on the floor. I have heard they are very independent and stubborn and she does fit this. But the other poster did not have any trouble. My sister got hers when she was 1 year old from a neighbor. so maybe it had something to do with that. But I ran into a gentleman at a nearby park and he had a bichon, very cute. he also said she's a good dog but stubborn. Maybe it all depends on how much time you can spend with them. Good luck! I have a maltese. Very loving, well behaved, but like a small child! he does not like to be left alone. they love companionship all the time.
Bichon have had a few but will always have one
Sorry this reply rambles but my Bichon is my best friend. Feel free to contact me directly if you want more info.
First of all
As with any breed it is always easier to train when you acquire the puppy at an early age but i dont suggest getting one earlier than 7-8 weeks of age.
Secondly
If you are planning on getting a Bichon you need to understand that if you choose this breed you are NOT getting a "dog" YOU are making a lifelong commitment. They have long lives and do require more grooming than a lot of breeds and when acquired as a puppy they bond like no other breed I have ever been around and will do anything for their owners but on the same note alot of people buy them because they are cute little balls of fluff and are not ready for the commitment. I have never ever had a problem with my Bichon. When I rescued her she had been beaten (by the purchasers children) and locked in a bathroom when the family moved out of their house and left to die. BUT once she realized that I loved her and would not abuse her like her previous owner did (it took a year of soft talk and having her by my side for her to relax completely). She has pupppies with some very nice families and I still speak with them occasionally.
But I did try to shelter an older male that urinated and deficated everywhere and had to find a new home when he bullied my girl.
Bichons are wonderful wonderful companions if you are interested you can read on for a little info about my girl.
My best friend:
I am the proud companion to Miss Mandolyn Leigh (Mandy to her family) In human years she is fifteen years old. She has had a couple of medical problems in the past but nothing major but like me with age her eyesite is not so great any more but for the past fourteen years Mandy has been my constant companion. Everyday when I log on to work she takes her position below my chair keeping my feet warm on these chilly winter days and sleeps beside my bed on a pillow covered in an old T-sirt of mine cuddling an old doll of my 15yo daughters.
These days however when I run my errands she prefers to wait for me on her pillow but when younger she went everywhere with me. A year or so ago my vet suggested that she was getting older and I might want to consider "putting her to sleep" I cried for a minute and then got angry and replied, Doc when you put your best friend down I will consider putting mine down. She is not in pain, not ill, and has good quality of life and occasionally gets a wild hair and acts like a puppy but good day or bad she is always their for me and I will be for her until she is ready to leave me.
bichon
Bichons love to please. They will try and try but sometimes have their mistakes. My first learned well. My second is still learning. Patience is key. Gentle reminders and being the leader is important to make this happen. There is nothing more wonderful than the face and disposition of a Bichon. You will fall in love. There are hundreds out there who need rescuing, too. Be prepared to enjoy!
Anyone have a Bichon Frise? m
I am thinking of getting a puppy but I have heard that they are notoriously hard to house break. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
RE: Bichon Frise
Question for you, where did you hear that Bichon Frises are hard to house break? I have had 4 Bichons and they were very easy to house break. Bichons are very smart and learn things quickly. They are great companions and are very people oriented. I lost my last Bichon last year to old age, 13 and some day I will have another one. Good luck with a puppy. 
Bichon Frise reply
I have never heard that..I have had a Bichon Frise/poodle mix for 11 years now (got mine at a very young age)...no problems whatsoever with the house breaking...plus they are very intelligent. You will not regret getting one.
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