You
have garnered a fine list of decent Bichon Frise breeders in your general area.
A few are from an online search engine. A few were recommended by a veterinarian’s
office. Hopefully you have been reading up on the delightful breed you have chosen.
Take the time to make a list of questions to ask the breeder when you meet with
him or her. Schedule appointments with each of the Bichon Frise breeders and take
your list of questions with you.
This is not going to be a ten minute stop;
do not make several appointments in one day. Reserve a morning or afternoon for
each Bichon Frise breeder. You should expect to be there for a considerable block
of time. And this is not going to be your only visit. A good breeder will know
and expect you to come back. If not, they are not the right breeder for you.
What
To Look For
There are several key points to be looking out for with each
of your appointments:
1) Where are the puppies being kept? Bichon Frise
puppies need socialization early on, and need to be around people. Are the puppies
in the house, or in another building?
2) What are the temperaments of the
Bichon Frise puppies? Are they happy and bouncy, or shy and aloof? A withdrawn
Bichon is not a good sign. This could be an early indicator of fear aggression.
It is also an obvious sign that the Bichon Frise breeder is not correct socializing
the pups. It does not mean the puppy is a hopeless cause, but it does mean work
for you to undo any damage.
3) Can you meet the momma? A good Bichon Frise
breeder would say yes. In fact, they may be the ones insisting on making the introductions.
4) Do you get a full tour? Is there plenty of space for the puppies? Is
their area clean? Again, a good breeder is going to expect that you want to see
the whole enchilada.
5) What is the relationship liked between the local
vet and the breeder? Be sure and ask to see shot records, as well as dates of
check-ups.
6) If the breeder cannot tell you everything, from A to Z about
the dog they are breeding and selling, cross them off the list. Not only should
they be able to answer all of your questions, quality breeders will still be around
after your puppy goes home with you to offer advice and suggestions.
7)
If you do not ask first, the Bichon Frise breeder should be asking when your next
visit will be. It takes time to find the right puppy. Good breeders know this.
They love dogs as much, if not more, than you do. They will probably suggest you
bring the whole family.
8) Not only should you get a contract, but you
should get a chance to read it before signing it. These Bichon
Frise puppies are their babies before they become yours. The breeder is going
to be sad to let go of one of their kids; they want you to take all the time you
need before making a final decision.
Once you have found the right Bichon
Frise breeder for you, now you can begin with the puppy selection. Every Bichon
pup is full of potential. There is going to be some work involved, but you will
be thanked many times over by your happy pup and your very happy family.
Attention: To discover how
YOU can have the Happiest, Healthiest and Best Behaved Bichon Frise,
get a copy of this Bichon Frise Guide
NOW!
