Ok so my irresponsible bi*** of a soon to be ex stepmother has decided she wants a dog. More specifically she wants a Bichon Frise. Well I have a three year old half sister who lives with her and she is pregnant with my half brother. I have told her ample times that it is not a good idea to get a dog with young kids around and that my sister may get bitten. She will not listen to me seeing as how I am not her child and so I guess I wanted to know some facts about Bichon Frises or websites I can go to. Are they known for biting? I went on petfinder and noticed most of them aren’t good around children. Is this a common trait amoung the breed? I’m just worried for my sibs…
Oh yes she is extrememly fat refuses to walk she doesn't even tie her own shoes!
Lots of dogs are great with kids, so your stepmother isn’t being irresponsible. She isn’t listening to you because you’re wrong, not because you arent her biological kid. From what I’ve seen, Bichons are playful, gentle little dogs that do fine with children. I would suggest that she get a puppy rather than adopt an older dog. When raised around kids from the start, dogs tend to be better with them.
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The Bichon is a most appealing little white dog that loves human company. It has an independent spirit, is intelligent, affectionate, bold and lively. This charming, gentle dog is not a yapper. It has a self-assured, happy temperament that is easy to live with. These bright little dogs are easy to train and just plain old love everyone. They need people to be happy. They are naturally sociable and are happiest when they are part of a family that takes them everywhere. This sociable trait also means that they are fine in the company of other dogs & pets and are excellent with children. Used as watchdogs and to perform tricks, this breed is competitive and obedient. Like a lot of smaller breeds, the Bichon may be difficult to housebreak. The Bichon Frise needs rules to follow, and limits to what they are and are not allowed to do. They also need a daily pack walk. Do not allow this little dog to develop Small Dog Syndrome, a human induced behavior, where the dog feels he is pack leader to humans. This can cause varying degrees of a wide variety of behavior problems. Including, but not limited to, obsessive barking, guarding, separation anxiety, snapping, and even biting. These are not Bichon traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way the dog is treated. If you begin to be your dogs pack leader, and are self assured, calm consistently and assertive towards the dog, providing daily pack walks, the Bichon will be a very stable minded, trustworthy dog.
You can read all about this breed here: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bichonfrise.htm
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Description
A charming white powerful that loves children, the Bichon Frise is a small dog with loosely curled double-coated hair that is 3-4 inches long, and is virtually less hypoallergenic than other breeds. With a moderate muzzle that is not sharp or pointed, its bite is one of scissor, and has beautiful quizzical eyes that are dark and intelligent with well-covered hanging ears. The breed has a long neck and a well-developed chest, with a cute little plumed tail curled over its back.
The Bichon has a powder-buff appearance that is not only striking but derives from its double coat. This special coat has a double purpose, which is a soft and dense coat on the top with a coarser coat, with a “poodle” curly look until it is groomed. The double coat causes the fur to stand up, springing back when it is patted or touched. With a build that is longer than tall, the breeds quickly starts out with an effortless trot that is beautiful to behold-which was how it began in the show rings and as performers in their early development days. With no gross or incapacitating exaggerations, there is no inherent reason for any lack of balance or even unsound movements. If this is seen, the puppy has something wrong with it, and should not be purchased.
In the 1980s, the Bichon Frise was part of the “Yuppie Puppies” choice of the majority population, and everyone just HAD to have one. Due to this, over-breeding occurred with less experienced breeders or back-yard breeders who paid no attention to the higher quality traits, mingling all levels of the Bichon genetic lines. When purchasing ones, make sure you get personal references on the parents and previous litters out of that line before choosing.
Coat Description
The Bichon Frise has a double coat, consisting of a curly outer coat with loose hair and a soft, silky undercoat. This double coat keeps the dog warm in the winter and cool in the summer. But good grooming is required once shedding begins, as the undercoat needs to be removed once the weather begins to warm up or excessive shedding will leave piles of hair throughout the home.
Many people, instead of grooming their dog or having them professionally done, will shave the hair off completely in order to keep the dog cool in the summer. But what they do not know is that the hair being removed is what cools down the dog’s body. Once this protective layer of hair is gone, the dog will become more susceptible to the sun, wind, and bugs. Shedding treatments, such as Furminator, help keep the extra undercoat cleaned out, so hair will not get all over the furniture or routine grooming–which is always better as it becomes bonding time for the owner and the dog.
History
The Bichon Frise was developed in the Mediterranean area, when a Barbet (a large water spaniel breed) was crossed with small white lapdogs. The Barbet name was later developed to “Barbichon cam,” which was later shortened to “Bichon.” Similar breeds that were developed from the Barbet were the Poodle (also called the Caniche) and the Maltese. Even though they are now separate breeds, they have a common ancestry that gives them certain similar similarities. The group of dogs known as the Barbichon developed into four breed lines: Bichon Bolognese, Bichon Havanese, Bichon Maltese, and the Bichon Tenerife.
The Bichon Frise of today has its ancestry in the Bichon Tenerife breed line, which found its way to the Mediterranean area, onto the Canary Islands or rather, “the Island of Tenerife.” Called the Dog of Love, sailors used to bring these little puppies into the area for the women they admired and sought favors with. Eventually, the Bichon’s popularity developed under Henry III. Carrying his little white Bichon around in court, other court individuals did as the king did. The term “bichonner” became one with the beautiful, beribboned, and pampered little Bichon Frise from then on.
As human nature does with mankind’s whims and whistles, by the end of the 1800s, the cute little court favored cuddly pet was out on the streets. The little white dogs learned how to earn their keep by doing tricks in the circuses or fairs. The characteristics of the pampered darling of the court demonstrated to the world that its charm, cunning ability, and physical sturdiness brought the little dog to where he is now.
Temperament
The temperament of the Bichon Frise is sweet, perky, bouncy, active, and very playful with sporadic bursts of energy that leads them into many unknown adventures–usually beyond the fenced in yard or when they get loose from the leash, even though they are considered to be gentle creatures. High on the playfulness range, along with friendliness toward strangers, watchdog ability, and grooming requirements-anyone who purchases the Bichon will be a powder-puff challenge, to say the least!
They are one of the very few smaller dogs that get along well with children of all ages in addition to adults, and are completely hypoa
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http://terrificpets.com/dog_breeds/bichon_frise.asp
The Bichon is a most appealing little white dog that loves human company. It has an independent spirit, is intelligent, affectionate, bold and lively. This charming, gentle dog is not a yapper. It has a self-assured, happy temperament that is easy to live with. These bright little dogs are easy to train and just plain old love everyone. They need people to be happy. They are naturally sociable and are happiest when they are part of a family that takes them everywhere. This sociable trait also means that they are fine in the company of other dogs & pets and are excellent with children. If trained correctly they make a great family dog.
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http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bichonfrise.htm
go to google and type in the breed
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Dogs with young children are just fine. they just need to be supervised. Bichons are not an aggressive breed by nature but all dogs need proper training and socialization to be what they are meant to be.
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dont worry, a bichon frise, is very friendly and is really smart. did you every thought that your family will grow a strong bond with the dog.
my neighbor said that she has a friend with a bichon frise that is friendly and smart, the dog even knows how to PRAY!
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Lots of dogs are great with kids, so your stepmother isn’t being irresponsible. She isn’t listening to you because you’re wrong, not because you arent her biological kid. From what I’ve seen, Bichons are playful, gentle little dogs that do fine with children. I would suggest that she get a puppy rather than adopt an older dog. When raised around kids from the start, dogs tend to be better with them.
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Here’s a link to the Bichon Frise Club of America. Their website can help you find a good breeder.
http://www.bichon.org