I found a bichon on petfinder.com and I’m interested in adopting him. I can give it everything it needs like the right amount of exercise food, grooming, etc. I also live in an apartment. I plan on feeding him Wellness food because I’ve heard it’s a good one! Oh and I called the shelter and they said they would put him on hold since I’m getting him next week. My parents also have the money for vet bills and other items for him. Thanks to all who answer(:
I am very happy that you have a wonderful home and are wanting to adopt a dog that needs a home. I am also extremely proud that you are thinking about your decision and making the choice of dog you want. People do not understand that it is one of the most important choices you need to make when choosing a dog to adopt, make sure it is what you really really want. If it isn’t the perfect one then someone else will give it a home to love. A bichon frise is a wonderful dog. It is hypoallergenic, does not shed or have pet dander, small in size makes feeding easy and bathing easy. They do not have the doggy smell. The only thing you have to remember is they can sometimes be a bit harder to train, maybe a bit to vocal and like to bark a lot, maybe a little to stuck to you and afraid to be on its own but these are all things can be avoided with the proper training. As long as you spend lots of time with the puppy and firmly train him then you will have a wonderful dog. Please always feed him dry dog food, on small dogs feeding them only wet food really rottens their teeth at an early age. Wish you luck on your decision remember there are so many dogs that need homes if he is not the right one keep looking 
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The pros and cons are not a breed issue. Some Bichons bark, some don’t. Some are “easy” to train, some aren’t. You get the idea. As long as everyone is in agreement, go ahead.
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One pro is they tend to be a low shedding breed. One con – they can be one of the hardest breeds to housebreak – ask the shelter if the dog is housebroken or if the previous owner had housebreaking issues.
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Bichons are really cute and great dogs but….
I know three people that have them and they can get very aggressive when they dont get their way. etc. I recently got a toy poodle puppy and she is gorgeous. Bichons are easy to train but they can lose their skills if you dont do extensive training heaps!
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http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/bichonfrise.html
However, it sounds like this BF isn’t a brand new puppy, so it really depends on him. You can ask the volunteers at the shelter about him, if he barks, if he has separation anxiety, how well he’s socialized, if he’s housebroken, etc.
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I am very happy that you have a wonderful home and are wanting to adopt a dog that needs a home. I am also extremely proud that you are thinking about your decision and making the choice of dog you want. People do not understand that it is one of the most important choices you need to make when choosing a dog to adopt, make sure it is what you really really want. If it isn’t the perfect one then someone else will give it a home to love. A bichon frise is a wonderful dog. It is hypoallergenic, does not shed or have pet dander, small in size makes feeding easy and bathing easy. They do not have the doggy smell. The only thing you have to remember is they can sometimes be a bit harder to train, maybe a bit to vocal and like to bark a lot, maybe a little to stuck to you and afraid to be on its own but these are all things can be avoided with the proper training. As long as you spend lots of time with the puppy and firmly train him then you will have a wonderful dog. Please always feed him dry dog food, on small dogs feeding them only wet food really rottens their teeth at an early age. Wish you luck on your decision remember there are so many dogs that need homes if he is not the right one keep looking
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go on the Wellness.. i feed it to my dog and she loves playing.. very energetic i know that because i used to feed her Royal Canine and she would sleep all day.. i changed her food to wellness and she loves playing… so back on the pros and cons…
PROS——
1. love other people
2. they’re cute!
3. Non shedding
4.non allergenic
5.intelligent
6.great with kids(tolerant)
7. good apartment dog(not yappy)
8.odorless
9. dont mind being inside… but take them out for at least 15 mins
CONS—-
1. brush everyday(easily matted hair.)
2. people dogs…hate being alone
3. May be difficult to housebreak… dont get frustrated and be patient
4.Sometimes get itching problems.. due to allergies,dry weather etc.
5. not cute without getting brushed every day(not much trouble)
6.Many Bichons tear.. take the dried black balls from their eyes..
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cons
bichon frise, require professional grooming
pros
you have someone to greet you