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Friendly And Joyful Bichon Frise Dogs

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From Penny H

Dog's Name & Age:

SID {Small Intelligent Dog} 2; Angel (Sid's Mom) 5

In a Word, My Bichon Frise Is…

Amazing

Best Characteristics of the Breed

Friendly, joyful, funny, cute, patient, loving, cuddly

Most Challenging Characteristics of the Breed

Found toilet training difficult

When, Where and How I Got My Bichon Frise

My mother Bichon, Angel was bought from a puppy broker. She is a peanut, less than 7 lbs. and tiny. Sid is Angel's puppy that I kept. He weighs in at a hefty 12 lbs.

I'd Describe My Dog As…

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. Angel has taught the retrieval game to Sid although he doesn't do it as well as she does. He likes to play like the ball is a volleyball. He bats it from one paw to the other as he passes it back and forth to himself. It is quite amazing to watch. He will put his paw on top of the ball and shoot it across the room. He is extremely loving and offers kisses whenever asked.

Advice

  • They are energetic dogs and daily walking is a MUST to keep them happy.

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