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Comment on How Often Should I Have My Bichon Frise Groomed? by goldens are golden

goldens are golden — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:20:59 +0000

I have my bichon frise groomed every 6-8 weeks
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Comment on How Often Should I Have My Bichon Frise Groomed? by ladystang

ladystang — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:05:59 +0000

brushed/combed daily professional groomed every 6-8 weeks, about $40 here
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Comment on How Often Should I Have My Bichon Frise Groomed? by Doglover101

Doglover101 — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 05:25:59 +0000

It is imperative that the Bichon undego regular grooming otherwise the coat mats. Since the bichon does not shed, mats are a serious concern, as they may result in skin sores, tearing and skin disease.Heavily matted animals must be shaven to solve the problem. Grooming means a thotough brushing at least once a week. Daily brushing is much better, if done on a daily basis it will take approximatley 15 minutes. Pet cut bichons will have a shorter coat and should go to the groomers for cuts every 6 to 8 weeks. Show cut bichons, in full show coat (The coat is kept longer) should go to the groomers at least monthly or sooner. The cost of grooming varies but the average cost is between $35 and $50. Pet or show cut Bichons may need to be bathed in between grooming appointments. First, brush and combthem out completley and remove any mats. If mats are left i, they are impossible to get out after the coat gets wet. After the bath, you will need to blow dry while brushing the coat out. The average time it takes to bathe and brush out a Bichon is 1 1/2 to 2 hours, if the dog is in pet cut, much longer if the Bichon is in show coay. These times do not includethe time it takes to trim the nails( on a weekly basis) and pluck the hair from the ear.
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I’ve owned quite a few bichon frises.

Comment on Would a Bichon Frise Get on With a Yorkshire Terrier? by Jojo

Jojo — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:06:59 +0000

No reason why they shouldn`t get on if both dogs are amiable and are introduced properly.
Introduce both dogs on neutral ground and if they seem friendly to one another, take them on a short walk together a couple of times. Walk them back to your house and see how they get on indoors. If all goes well then Bingo!
if they are opposite genders and intact get the female spayed.

If you intend getting a Y/T puppy. Get a crate for the puppy and let the bichon see him and sniff him for a while through the mesh of the crate.
Supervise them together until you are certain they have bonded.
More info on introducing two dogs on the links below
http://www.google.co.uk/#pq=can+stress+cause+itchy+dog&hl=en&cp=18&gs_id=2f&xhr=t&q=Introducing+two+dogs&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&source=hp&pbx=1&oq=Introducing+two+do&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_sm=&gs_upl=&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=5e8b56e8085bb256&biw=1280&bih=593 Good Luck.
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Comment on Would a Bichon Frise Get on With a Yorkshire Terrier? by kelly

kelly — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 05:20:59 +0000

They have every chance if you train and socialize well and early . Getting a male will help things along just make sure they are fixed , you dont want to bring more unwanted dogs in the world.

Introduce them in nuteral territory example- a park. supervise 24/7 and crate when you cant supervise. Take things slow . Pack walking also helps with bonding between the two animals . Remember to show your dog all the love and attention as before to avoid jealousy or rivalry between the two . They will naturally be a pecking order , normally the older dog will be ‘top dog’ . Expect some disagreements between the two , that’s normal also .

Good luck
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Comment on Would a Bichon Frise Get on With a Yorkshire Terrier? by My baby Missy

My baby Missy — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:58:59 +0000

The breeds of the dogs don’t really matter. You never really know how well they’ll get along until they actually meet. The best thing to do to introduce them to each other is to keep them both on a leash and introduce them outside first. Make sure they don’t get too close to each other until you are sure neither one of them will start a fight. If either one shows their teeth, stiffens up, or growls, keep them apart. If they sniff each other and act like they want to play, let them. Maybe walk them together first, before taking them into the house. Remember to give the resident dog (the one you already have) lots of extra attention. Give him/her more attention than you would give the newer dog. If you show the new dog more attention than the resident dog, that could create problems. Good luck with getting another dog. I hope all goes well.
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Comment on Would a Bichon Frise Get on With a Yorkshire Terrier? by mothman

mothman — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:10:59 +0000

Yorkshire is really small. I think they can't reproduce together.
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Comment on How Big Will My Bichon Frise Toy Poodle Mix Get? by Bonnie

Bonnie — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:35:59 +0000

There are NO standands when it comes to a mutt
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Comment on How Big Will My Bichon Frise Toy Poodle Mix Get? by ladystang

ladystang — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:24:59 +0000

nope
mixes get to what they get to when grown
might be able to tell about 10 months
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Comment on Where Can I Locate a Bichon Frise Breeder in Oregon? by Jeannie G

Jeannie G — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:17:59 +0000

You need to contact your local breed club and find an experienced breeder to mentor you. Your puppy is not mature and should not be bred! If you want to be a legitamate breeder and not a back yard breeder you need to educate yourself. Does your dog have all it's health clearances? Not just a vet saying she is healthy. You need to have her eye certified, her heart certified and any other genetic probelm that may be common in your breed eliminated as much as possible. Good breeders don't make money breeding dogs usually, so if that is your motivation for breeding, forget it. But, if you are serious and want to do this right please find someone that can educate you.
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