Proper grooming and
care of your Bichon Frise’s coat is very important. They are considered to be
a very high maintenance breed, requiring bi-weekly brushing at the very least.
If not, their hair can easily become matted and tangled. Most Bichon Frise owners
take their pets to a professional groomer approximately once a month. In between
trips to the doggy salon, you can bathe and give your Bichon Frise a haircut at
home.
Brushing and touch-up grooming for your Bichon Frise should begin
when he or she is just a puppy. It may take some time for them to get used to
the look and feel of the brush. On your first home grooming day, allow the pup
to sniff the brush, and move slowly so as not to frighten the little guy. As puppies,
there coat does not get matted like it does when they are adults. The main purpose
of the brushing is to slowly adapt the puppy to the process. It should be an enjoyable
experience for both you and that Bichon Frise pup you care for so much.
The
Low Down On Home Grooming
One important aspect of Bichon Frise care is
keeping their teeth clean. You should brush their teeth at least once a week to
prevent tarter buildup. Allowing tartar to collect can, at the least cause bad
breath and at worse contribute to gum disease. If you want to go that extra mile
for you Bichon Frise, dog toothpaste is available through specialty pet stores
and online.
That one bath every month with the groomer should be enough
for your Bichon Frise. You can also bathe your pet at home, but there is specific
information and rules you should follow Having a check list, and/or a grooming
book on hand can hopefully keep you from giving your Bichon that infamous “bowel”
haircut you were probably received from your mother in first grade.
You
should brush before and after a bath, and again the following day to keep that
coat white and shiny. Make sure you rinse your Bichon Frise thoroughly to avoid
any damage to their beautiful coat. The nails need to be trimmed eve few week;
this is another something you can do at home. You may be unsure how to do this
correctly; contact the breeder, your veterinarian, or your groomer and ask for
someone to show you how to properly trim your dog’s rapidly growing nails. A
properly groomed and bathed Bichon Frise will be a much happier dog. There are
specific tools you will need to give your pet a quality “cut-n-wash” at home.
Find out what
you need to groom your Bichon Frise.
Attention: To discover how
YOU can have the Happiest, Healthiest and Best Behaved Bichon Frise,
get a copy of this Bichon Frise Guide
NOW!
