How To Spot A Fake Bichon Frise Breeder | Dogs

By MaryStevenson
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One popular purebred dog is the Bichon Frise. The breed has existed in its current form since the Middle Ages. The Bichon Frise has been a companion of Spanish sailors, a beloved pet of French royalty, and even a popular and charismatic circus performer! Intelligent and charming, the Bichon Frise is popular because of the breed's powder puff white fur and human expression. The breed is also extremely friendly and outgoing and even helped the Spanish increase diplomacy on their trade routes.

Its name was shortened to Bichon over time and later was changed to Bichon Frise by the French. The name in French loosely means curly lap dog. In the Middle Ages, the Bichon Frise was the favorite dog of French royalty. It fell out of favor when it became commonplace but gained popularity when it was discovered that the dogs could be trained as circus performers.

A good Bichon Frise breeder is an expert on the history of the breed as well as breed standard characteristics.

The American Kennel Club has breed standard traits required for every breed of dog. For Bichon Frise to participate in AKC competition, the breed standard includes a dense undercoat of fur and a curly topcoat, seven to twelve pounds in weight and nine to twelve inches in height, is outgoing and friendly in disposition, at least ninety percent pure white fur, a black mouth and nose with brown or black expressive eyes and groomed according to the AKC standard. Competition Bichon Frise are groomed regularly and fur is full volume in appearance.

Another desirable and standard trait of the Bichon Frise is its outgoing personality. The American Kennel Club even lists its friendly disposition as a breed standard trait. Besides being sociable, the Bichon Frise are also intelligent and extremely active. There is even a phrase to describe their random bursts of hyperactivity- the Bichon Frise blitz.

Spotting a faux Bichon Frise is not as easy as spotting a faux Bichon Frise breeder. A Bichon Frise puppy or adult dog may appear to have all the breed standard traits including a friendly disposition, but this doesn't necessarily mean it is a purebred Bichon Frise. Purebred Bichon Frise breeders will offer pedigree information, registration papers, and medical records as well as a warranty or guarantee on the dog's health.

Good breeders usually keep a puppy from each litter to either use in competition or to use to breed future litters from. Good breeders maintain their own kennels and give puppies house privileges so that they can become socialized around people and other animals. Good breeders interview buyers and educate them of proper care and discipline.

Buyers must ask many questions to make sure they are getting a real purebred Bichon Frise. The Bichon Frise breeder, if legitimate, will also have questions for the buyer to make sure the Bichon Frise will be going to a loving, appropriate home.

About the Author

About the author: Mary Stevenson is an avid lover of the Bichon Frise and owns a popular website that can show you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics there, you will find out more about Bichon Frise Breeders plus a whole lot more.

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