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Reader Stories: Living with a Bichon Frise

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The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy dog with a vibrant, jolly personality. Due to its fluffy and curly white hair, this breed is said to resemble a cotton ball or powder puff. Many call it a "living stuffed animal" - and yes, the Bichon is a snuggler. Here's a profile of the breed that describes common characteristics of Bichon Frises. But like people, each dog is unique. If you own a Bichon Frise, we'd like to know more about your pet. Your story will help prospective owners decide whether a Bichon Frise is the right pet for them. "

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Bingo is Almost Human-Like

Bingo is a huge challenge....she has such attitude and a super mind of her own. She has her own routine in the morning and has "routinized' me as well. Has to go out onto the deck every morning to ch…More

Kelli Anne - The World's Sweetest Dog

the most loving, most loyal, the most free-spirited dog anyone has ever owned. From the beginning, she was the smartest dog. We did not have any problems housebreaking her as we leash trained her fro…More

Pebbles, The Best Dog I Ever had

smart. i try to teach her something different all the time. she is like a human. if she gets poopies on her butt, she goes right into the bathroom and jumps up on the toilet, a closed one...and lets …More

Coco, Our Little Princess

A loyal friend. I did not want a dog, however, my husband and teen aged children were adamant. I agreed, but only if they promised to walk her daily. (Two years later, my kids and husband still walk …More

Charlie - The Best Dog I Could Imagine

A very cute, sweet, gentle-natured little fuzzball. Charlie does have some health issues-which is not typical of the breed. He was diagnosed with Addison's disease when he was 5-so he gets a percorte…More

Lovable Chico

He has the funniest personality in the world! he can dance, he loves music. he wasn't hard to housebreak but if I make him mad or have another male PERSON in the house he will pee on whatever belongs…More

Annie, the Sweetest Canine Companion

Annie isn't easy to get inside after you let her out. She does not like to stand on tile. Feeding time was a problem when we got her but we have worked out a system. She does not want my husband in t…More

Luna, a Compassionate Snuggler

High energy for a lap dog! Affectionate and friendly, quite a 'clown' at times. She wasn't especially hard to house train - she lets me know when she needs to go out. She loves walks down by the shor…More

Ella is my Fifth Child

Lovable, funny, and sweet. Loves to sleep under the sheets and tells me so by scratching at the covers. I have four children and she loves everyone. She barks but only to get someone's attention and …More

Little Bit O Babe

I know that people like to describe their pets as having human qualities. I love dogs and have worked with many breeds. This Bichon was a gift to me and I wanted this breed as my secretary had one an…More

Lucy & Gracy - Ambassadors of Love

Gracy & Lucy are amazing. They have 2 very distinct personalities, and now ARE a bonded pair. Gracy likes to hunt pack rats, & is the envy of the neighborhood, having killed 35. I know this because e…More

Happy Little Cooper

He is a very fun-loving, intelligent, loving little dog. We have other dogs, some of which have trouble getting up. He always goes and "checks" on them and helps get them up. Wants to please us.He wa…More

Friendly And Joyful Bichon Frise Dogs

Angel is a great retriever. She loves to play chase and retrieve the toy. She is bright and very expressive. If you ask her for a kiss, she'll hang her head like it's the last thing she wants to do. …More

Lovable Chelsea

Friendly, but one-owner dogs. If they had to go to another home I think it would take them a long time to adapt, if they ever did. Chelsea is getting old now and she doesn't get around as good as she…More

Elton John the Bichon

He was housebroken when I bought him at 4 months. He was a snuggler and a great guard dog, always going to the apartment window to let me know that someone was coming by the front door. Within the ye…More

Bebe Is The Cutest Bichon Frise Alive

BeBe is very sweet and loving. She was very easy to train as she is an incredibly bright dog. She does many tricks including patting her ears when she wants to be picked up, sits near the kitchen cou…More

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