Bichon Frise Breeders

Reputable Bichon Frise breeders are easy to find through a local breed club. All responsible breeders who produce high quality purebred dogs are registered by any of the breed clubs and produce dogs according to the breed standard adopted by that club. It’s unwise to find a breeder through newspaper ads or through the Internet, because those who have to advertise their dogs cannot usually be trusted. They attract impulsive buyers by pictures of nice dogs, but don’t care about socializing and training their puppies. Such puppies often make problematic pets that are surrendered to rescues.

Experienced and skillful Bichon Frise breeders have long waiting lists before a litter is born. They produce show quality Bichon Frise dogs and sell them for a greater price than puppy mills and pet stores do, but their dogs are worth the expense. In good kennels, all puppies are kept in a friendly atmosphere. They are around people since they are born and have no problems adapting to the new owner and a new house. Trustworthy breeders allow perspective buyers to see the puppies when they are 3-4 weeks old, but they will not sell a puppy under 8 weeks of age. To choose the right puppy, you have to visit the kennel several times and see how the puppies interact with each other and with humans.

Bichon Frise breeders spend much time with their dogs and know everything about their personality and habits. They try to find the best suited home for every puppy. That’s why they usually ask a buyer many questions about his/her experience, life style, and family. You have to inform the breeder about the aim you are buying a dog for. If you plan to show the dog, you need a high quality animal that corresponds to the strict breed standard, but if you need a family companion or a lap dog, you may want to buy a cheaper pet quality animal.

Pet quality puppies are spayed or neutered, because only the best representatives of the breed should be bred. However, it doesn’t mean that they are defective. Pet quality means that the dog is healthy and well-behaved, but it cannot participate in competitions for purebreds because of a disqualifying fault. Breeders who care about the future of the breed try to improve the breed characteristics by every new litter. Bichon Frise breeders who produce only pet quality dogs cannot be trusted.