Have a 17 year old Bichon we just love. Has had some health issues and his vet has written him off 2X but we just keep loving him and feeding him good food. He's an old dog but still a lover!
I miss my Bichon so much. He lived to 16 years old and he was the best dog I've ever had. He thought he was a full-sized retriever, and loved to play fetch more than anything in the world. He was trustworthy off leash, and the biggest people pleaser I've ever seen. We kept his coat cut very short because he was always getting into so much adventure outside he'd get filthy in no time. His hair was just barely long enough to protect his skin from the sun, and aside from that it never got any longer or we'd have been for EVER grooming him. He was also massive for his breed. He was tall and muscular, never overweight, but still weighed in at 24 lbs, standing at nearly half again as large as most Bichons. Oh and Rudy LOVED the water! Though it might have been more about his OCD about playing fetch, I'd throw a tennis ball into the river at a swimming hold near our house and he'd fly off the rocks into the water and get the ball and come back and start barking at me to throw it again. He also became a good tracker, too, because again his OCD with playing fetch drove him to it. Eventually we'd get physically tired out of throwing the ball and we'd start hiding it for him, and he'd spend an hour (no exaggeration) looking for it, running around, sniffing, and circling back, until he was certain he'd found it usually up on a high shelf where he couldn't get to it, and then once he was certain it was there, he'd stand up on his hind legs and wave at the ball until we got it for him. Then we'd have to put it in an air tight container or he'd keep up his tracking all day long too. If an hour passed and he couldn't smell the ball, he'd finally give up and go lay down and sleep.
I'm sorry for your loss 🧡 Sounds like Rudy was a truly wonderful dog and a bringer of joy, like my Trix. Trix also loves water, I thought it was common for Bichons, not sure why they say otherwise in this video
My bichon is so cheerful that she has helped lift me out of depression, but she is very active and demanding. Not quite the lap dog I expected. She requires a walk or two every day. Sometimes three times a day. 10 minutes each time. She is very social and friendly and I love her so!❤️❤️❤️
My Bichon is 11 years old now and we got him when he was a puppy, idk about all Bichons but mine always wants to be pet and always needs to be with someone or else he’ll basically cry. But he still has the energy like a puppy tho he’s doing pretty good
After 16 years of pure joy, excitement, and companionship, I had to put her down. Mimi developed kidney problems. She was in such in pain.. it broke my heart to hand her over to the vet for her eternal sleep. Losing her is like losing nature- it's been hard to breathe in here without her.
My little guy, Charlie, used to have his own mini armchair, where he spent a lot of his time as he got older. They are the nicest dogs you’ll ever have, and have such distinct personalities.
I have a bichon frise called Rory he is a fantastic little dog loves water and being outside, he is very comical because he loves to please. Bichons don't smell like most dogs do but they do take a lot of looking after, grooming - playing - walking. Rory likes to be with me at all times even at the bathroom. Worth having, he's a great little friend.
Just adopted a Bichon from the Michigan Humane Society. He was neutered the day before we took him home, but got an infection days later. We took him back. He stayed at the vet for a couple of days to clear up the infection. He's such a sweetie pie. We named him Bentley.
That’s good to hear. I adopted an ex breeding bitch from a puppy mill. She was in a bad state. But her personality is now starting to shine through. She is gently and shy.
My bichon was also named Bentley! he just passed before Christmas, he was was such a great joy in my family and really brought us together. Hope your Bentley brings you the same joy! Greetings from Ontario Canada
My Bichon was a super companion, we took her everywhere and she was well behaved. We took her into restaurants where allowed, and she would wait patiently under the table while we dined. We drove all the way to Florida from Canada and she said quietly in the seat behind us, she was a lovely happy dog. She lived for 16 1/4 years before succumbing to chronic kidney disease and pancreatitis on November 4th,2020. She is sooo missed.
I have a Bichon Frise and Parson Russell Terrier mix. She is 11 years old and I just found out what she is not too long ago. Watching this video explains a lot about her. She rarely barks, half of her hair is curly, and she doesn’t really like to be alone. I could not have ever asked for a better dog, because she is my best friend.
Such a perfect family dog. We lost Alfie far too early but he gave us years of total affection, playfulness and the perfect amount of naughtiness haha. Miss him all the time
We have two pups 4 months and 2 months and they are so fun to be with. We love them so much. People might say we were crazy for getting pups so close to age but so far we have no problem. To add they are very spoiled lol, love them!
Omg my dog is a mix of bichon and a shi Tzu. No wonder he hates water. Omg thank you for all the vids :) he loves attention and being with people and don’t like being left out or alone. Ty for the vids.
We have enjoyed 2 Bichon Frise dogs. They had different personalities but we loved them both! What they had in commons was they loved to swim in the Caribbean Sea! They were both strong swimmers and did not mind a wave catching them before entering the beach. They vigorously shook the water off! Our make Bichon loved to make up games and play them on his own. He would chase a tennis ball on the beach and let it roll down the beach retrieving it in the sea and run on the beach with his ball repeating it for long periods of time. He was such a love of a pet. Very intelligent!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I agree with everything in this video. I have a Bichon/Toy Poodle Mix and the grooming is serious! Let's just say I have a brush close by for those daily brushings.
@@jenniferhcsmith-5586 my condolences..mines went to doggie heaven 5 yrs ago... I've been looking into getting another bichon its been a tough road trying to find one very expensive and tough to find one that's in a shelter
@@phantom-lo5gs thanks a bunch. If you go on AKC market place they have dogs. There was actually a breeder in NJ they may have a waiting list for bichons. It's also hard to find on in rescue. I've rescued 3 poodles. all of them older. They had numerous health issues. Well worth it. Text me anytime Jennifer
I got a free Bichon from a family member who got it from Facebook.I love my baby so much and she is very feisty towards other dogs. She is extremely obedient and very smart. Awesome dogs.
I have a bichon and I had him by a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. He’s been with me for more than 2 years now. They told me that he was 5 years but looking at this reaction and his teeth I could tell he was much younger. I took him to the vet and he confirmer it. Jazz was 1 year when I had him. (More time for us) Jazz is really playful and sneaky. He loves to test my limits and he’s really cuddly. I love him so much. We’ve been through a lot together. Jazz was an abandoned dog. They beat him up and broke his paws and threw him our of their car when they left him. He was really scared the first time I saw him but I knew he was for me. Because he never showed himself there and when I called his name, he immediately came to me and let me caress him. I fell in love instantly. I took him with 2 days later and he’s been with me ever since. ❤️
I have grown up with german shepards and golden retrievers and now I got my own dog ( bichon firse ) and he just turned 1. He is the most loving dog I have been around, he will sit on my shoulders and watch over me on the couch and is always my little shadow.
Kirby was my favorite pet, he lived to be 15 years old. He was a little bigger than the average bichon frise, but his intelligence more than made up for it. We had to put him down due to an agressive tumor in his leg. But he gave some quality time with my family. I still miss him dearly.
This is a great video!! I love my Bichon. It is definitely true that they have bad separation anxiety and don’t like baths but my little one loves swimming in the lake. I would highly recommend getting a Bichon if you are considering it!!
My daughter got one from the shelter. He was friendly pet, yet aggressive in tearing up things. We have a cage for him. He likes being out and about and just sitting or laying with us. He loves going outside and running. He barks when people come into the home, and barks at the dogs next door, across the yard. He doesn’t bark other than that. He is so lovable. He loves to play with the cat. But the cat, is not having it… he doesn’t care for him intruding on his space. We had an older pit Bull, he attacked him all the time, our DrMarshall was almost 6 years old..
Our bichon Leo was 12 when we had to put him down. I don't want any other breed. To me, he was the perfect companion...perfect size, everything. I miss him so much.
My Bichon Frise loves water. He actually jumps in the bath tub himself, I just say: Go to the bathroom! And he goes, and jumps in the tub 😄 Even more, he loves the seaside, the river and even a muddy puddle, so I'm glad he doesn't have a problem with getting a bath afterwards
Its so funny you say they dont like water my little buddy loves water. Jumps into the shower stands on a kids stool and just loves the spray. Obviously I don't allow her to get wet often due to her grooming. But sometimes as a treat
I going to have a Bichon frise soon so it helps me 🥰😍😍 I meet a Bichon and he was very cute I fell love with him toy poodle and Bichon are my dog breeds
We use to own a bichon for the pass 18 years Plus. (put to rest today).. Yes, I did say 18 years plus... Today unfortunately we had to put to rest our beloved it Cookies a female dog, She came from a highly professional show dogs family. However she was not a show dog by any means , she was beautiful in every way, she was a healthy, never sick, an always energetic dog and for the pass 3 or 4 years. She started to lose her hearing and vision for the last 6 weeks she started to have issues with her hips and not able to walk or even walk in a stray line and sitting down most of the time. Today, I cook breakfast and i try to give her some ham and eggs that i just cool. After that she try to walk around the kitchen to see what i had to offer but she couldn't even walk. We had to make a difficult decision after her short age of 18 yrs old (108 yrs old in dog years).... We will miss you Cookies.. She was a great dog and I'm sure you would enjoy having a bichon as a family member and everything on this video is right on point, You will love to have a bichon to the end of their life!
I adopted a dog, 3 monts ago, from a foster who found him living on the street. We thought he was poodle terrier mix. Until a second time the groomer came, and he said his coat is like that of a bichon. True to that, when I read about bichon frise characteristics, they're match to my dog to the T! The thing is, I don't like small dog with cutie cutie hair.....like bichons or poms. Luckily, since I never knew what breed he was, that doesn't matter now. He came to me with shaved hair, because he was matted when he was found. Now, after great nutrition, his hair really fluffy. But I'm keeping him hair short, because I have mild allergy to pet hair.
I have a Bichon and he is 7 yrs old. I got him from a rescue farm had his DNA texted to see what kind of dog he was. It came back a Bichon. This is a great dog form companionship. My dog Toby , goes every where i go and i mean everywhere. He is easy to train and easy to bath he loves his baths and grooming day. The only thing i have found weird about him is that he barks at his food before he eats Other then that he loves to play, walk and follows me everywhere. I love this dog if my husband would let me i would have more.
I was never a small dog/non-short hair dog person my whole life....when my grandmother passed away, we took her dog who happened to be a Bichon Frise....and you know what?....he is the sweetest, most well behaved dog that I have ever had.....the only thing that I would say is wrong with him is his breath, man does it stink...i assumed it was a rotten tooth or something like that but when we took him to get a check-up, nothing came back to me about his teeth (I was not present during the visit)....a friend of mine who also had one before said his dog had a similar problem as far as the bad breath goes....he refuses to eat/chew the breath eater treats so I don't know what to do....is this just an issue for Bichon Frise or what??.... anyone have any ideas??
Ours is 10 and the vet says his teeth are awesome, no visible tartar but he too has bad breath. Loves to eat, have switched to a refrigerated dry food, no wet food now, he has lost 3/4 pound. He hates water, bathing and grooming even though he has had it regularly since 3 months but if there is a lake with a bird in it he will race in to try to catch the bird. He also hates to be alone for any length of time and will follow one of us throughout the house all day, needs a buddy to be around but is very loveable and sweet. Not a barker either unless someone rings the doorbell and then his loud bark is surprising for a little guy. All in all a wonderful dog, can't imagine not having him around.
@@suzannerebro245 You should upload a video of your little guy! Funny he hates water that much, is he a rescue or was he bought from a breeder? Does he do tricks like roll over, and give paw?
@@watershed44 Hi, Yes I will upload a photo. He does tricks like stand on back legs and dance in a circle to get a treat, but rolling over no. He plays like a puppy even though he is older, races around the house and is like the roadrunner, makes every corner and then comes back up the other way. He used to love to play hide and seek when he was a baby, I would hide and laugh watching him looking for me. They are so darn cute. Going to try to upload a photo, I have a lot.
I know I will get a Bishon in the near future.In my neigborhood noe there about 5 bishons;there all just like bishon should be.And no allergy reaction ar all, when I pet them.🥰🥰🥰
@@watershed44 yeah I have one & I don’t see any videos about them. They are shitzu & Bischon mix also called teddy bears ! They are pretty small pups & extremely cute ! Lol
@@jayciacharles6126 Are you going to upload a video so we can see him, sounds really cute.My terripoo says hello! lol Does your puppy have the same personality as the Bichon?
@@watershed44 lol hello to your pup ! Mine says hi too. My puppy is very calm & quiet. He only barks if he wants to play or is playing. He’s very friendly & gets excited when he meets people. He’s 5 months today & he does have separation anxiety so he follows me everywhere that I go. I’m trying to break him out of that habit . He was pretty easy to potty train & we rarely get any accidents. He has an Instagram @milooatmeal
I remember me and my mum went to Spain for 2 weeks, left my bichon frise called Daisy with my dad and my grandparents, after being 1 week in Spain my dad called my mum saying “Daisy misses Samantha(me) so much that she has stopped eating her food and keeps refusing to eat, Skye(my cocker spaniel) is doing okay she’s eating but Daisy won’t what do I do?” My mum came over to me hung the call and told me that the time I was told I really wanted to fly back to Ireland just to make sure my dog was okay and would eat, I was really worried has she didn’t eat before because my Springer Spaniel died and Daisy would not eat because she missed her so much.
@@chomperthefirst533 my nanny was watching over the dogs at the time and she brought her to the vet and the vet gave my nanny a certain medicine Daisy had to take, my nanny spent time with her as well so she got better and we didn’t have to go home early back to Ireland we were considering going home but my nanny said she should be fine with the company of our other dog
They are awesome dogs. You must train them like a large dog. You must be diligent about potty training, as they can be difficult to train. Grooming is also a must. also making them comfortable, with all types of situations, lots of people and children love, the breed and will often,want to pet them. Finding one can be difficult as some want a puppy. Rescues prescreen applications and can be very strict with the adoption process.
Have you done the Maltese Dog. I have a 7 month and I’m having the hardest time training her not to go on the carpet. I agree I need help to. Do u any suggestions?? Also like to see what u have to say about the Maltese Dog.
My dog likes to jump in play all around the place and likes play with the small tennis balls always wants to go to the park always go to the park and she does bark bark bark
I got Yuki from a shelter 3 years ago, they thought she was 5 yo. She looks just like the dog in this video. She always has to be around people, can't stand being alone. She prefers to have human touch at all times. At night, she'll start at the center of my bed but by morning she is under the covers on her back right next to my head always leaning against me. She never plays with toys and rarely with other dogs. She is smart and can learn things right away. For a small dog (10 lbs), she is fast like a pistol. Her hair is soft, but very hard to groom because her hair knots up everywhere - she cries when I brush her, so I have to use a flexible comb to gently pick out each knot. She doesn't shed or smell at all. Her teeth were in bad shape and her breath was horrible - she had 13 teeth extracted last year . Since then, we do daily teeth brushing and gum wiping which helps tremendously. This is a high maintenance dog for sure.
My sweet little guy loves to jump up on my bed and several chairs. I am afraid he has injured his spine. He paces and his little tail is bent down. He was at the vets last month and I discussed this with him and he said I have to keep him from jumping. Better said then done. I know he has pain at the end of his tail but I don’t know what to do to keep him from jumping. Also my vet gave him Advil which I cut in half and give him. Is there such a thing as a dog chiropractor? And should He have an ex ray?
I gotta say I got SUPER lucky. My baby girl doesn't cry when I leave her alone and she enjoys baths. However, she probably doesn't cry because I have two other small dogs. So, maybe they don't cry in packs? 🤷♀️
I have a Bichion- Shih Tzu puppy who’s 8 months old. He’s so sweet and full of energy! Mine barks often. I made the mistake of allowing him to sleep out of his crate during bed time & now he wakes me up barking at 5am! Does anyone have recommendations to get him to sleep later even until 6-6:30? is better then 5! I’ve read everything to do online and it hasn’t worked. Tiring him out, letting him out before bed…. hopefully as he ages he will sleep a little later. When we were crate training he slept until 7-7:30. Now he refuses to sleep in his crate #spoiled 😂
My little boy ❤ Fabio has the same issue about being left alone.. Go to the toilet and he pines because he thinks hes alone.. I love that boy so much! Hes my little boy, my son!. I love him to the moon, universe and back! They are not enough digits in the numbered table to show him how much I adore him!. Anyways yes, they are clingy dogs. Get 1 and you will see what I mean..
It's lovely to hear about your special bond with Fabio. Thank you for sharing your experience with owning a Bichon Frise and highlighting their clingy nature. They truly are companion dogs who thrive on the love and attention of their human companions. Wishing you and Fabio many more happy and cherished moments together.🐾❤️
@@DogsWiz Thank you so kindly! 🥰 Yeh hes my little boy!. Hes my little sun shine!. I love him tones and tones. I realy love what you put as well! Fabio waits for me for when I come and visit and it melts my heart! I have health issues and its dire for me and he fixes a broken heart! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
We have a female named Ella, as best we can determine she was 12 years old in January '21. Our daughter thought it would be a good idea to get a dog her freshman year of college out of State...I know, bad idea. We tried every parent angle to stop her to no avail. Within 6 months, dad got a call and she asked if we wanted Ella...dad drove up from Texas to Ohio the next morning! Dad has been her favorite for 10 years now; she is a wonderful soul.
Have a 17 year old Bichon we just love. Has had some health issues and his vet has written him off 2X but we just keep loving him and feeding him good food. He's an old dog but still a lover!
Quick question is he short or tall
Our girl Snoopie lived to be 18 years old. So sweet and loveable! Miss her so much.
I miss my Bichon so much. He lived to 16 years old and he was the best dog I've ever had. He thought he was a full-sized retriever, and loved to play fetch more than anything in the world. He was trustworthy off leash, and the biggest people pleaser I've ever seen. We kept his coat cut very short because he was always getting into so much adventure outside he'd get filthy in no time. His hair was just barely long enough to protect his skin from the sun, and aside from that it never got any longer or we'd have been for EVER grooming him. He was also massive for his breed. He was tall and muscular, never overweight, but still weighed in at 24 lbs, standing at nearly half again as large as most Bichons.
Oh and Rudy LOVED the water! Though it might have been more about his OCD about playing fetch, I'd throw a tennis ball into the river at a swimming hold near our house and he'd fly off the rocks into the water and get the ball and come back and start barking at me to throw it again. He also became a good tracker, too, because again his OCD with playing fetch drove him to it. Eventually we'd get physically tired out of throwing the ball and we'd start hiding it for him, and he'd spend an hour (no exaggeration) looking for it, running around, sniffing, and circling back, until he was certain he'd found it usually up on a high shelf where he couldn't get to it, and then once he was certain it was there, he'd stand up on his hind legs and wave at the ball until we got it for him. Then we'd have to put it in an air tight container or he'd keep up his tracking all day long too. If an hour passed and he couldn't smell the ball, he'd finally give up and go lay down and sleep.
I'm sorry for your loss 🧡 Sounds like Rudy was a truly wonderful dog and a bringer of joy, like my Trix. Trix also loves water, I thought it was common for Bichons, not sure why they say otherwise in this video
My Bichon Da Vinci died from a injury he was my best friend and I miss him so much
My bichon is so cheerful that she has helped lift me out of depression, but she is very active and demanding. Not quite the lap dog I expected. She requires a walk or two every day. Sometimes three times a day. 10 minutes each time. She is very social and friendly and I love her so!❤️❤️❤️
My Bichon is 11 years old now and we got him when he was a puppy, idk about all Bichons but mine always wants to be pet and always needs to be with someone or else he’ll basically cry. But he still has the energy like a puppy tho he’s doing pretty good
Perfect description for my bichon as well! He is one little dog full of energy
Mine does the same too
I can't even take out the trash without my Bichon pitching a full on meltdown! She's very needy, but I adore her!
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Mine doesn’t cry but he always want attention
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After 16 years of pure joy, excitement, and companionship, I had to put her down. Mimi developed kidney problems. She was in such in pain.. it broke my heart to hand her over to the vet for her eternal sleep. Losing her is like losing nature- it's been hard to breathe in here without her.
God bless
Im sorry for your loss.
@@randomperson-gp8ph thank you Kindly - the house feels empty and I feel lost.
@@laurarytkola6302 Thank you so much. I really appreciate it.
@@lukasxanadu No problem. We have a bichon frisé too actually😊
My little guy, Charlie, used to have his own mini armchair, where he spent a lot of his time as he got older. They are the nicest dogs you’ll ever have, and have such distinct personalities.
I have a bichon frise called Rory he is a fantastic little dog loves water and being outside, he is very comical because he loves to please. Bichons don't smell like most dogs do but they do take a lot of looking after, grooming - playing - walking. Rory likes to be with me at all times even at the bathroom. Worth having, he's a great little friend.
oliver sutton I have a dog called Rory too but it’s a greyhound
What do they smell like?
Do you have allergies to dogs?
Its really depressing cuz I'm allergic to dogs ʕ´• ᴥ•̥`ʔ
@@thisidiot6502 try a poodle they have no dander. My late hubby had allergies too. We ended up owning three toy poodles at once and he did fine!
Just adopted a Bichon from the Michigan Humane Society. He was neutered the day before we took him home, but got an infection days later. We took him back. He stayed at the vet for a couple of days to clear up the infection. He's such a sweetie pie. We named him Bentley.
I called mine Gwenno because she is white and gwen is white in welsh, don't judge me I got her when I was a kid and she is still going strong
That’s good to hear.
I adopted an ex breeding bitch from a puppy mill. She was in a bad state. But her personality is now starting to shine through. She is gently and shy.
Awe that's so sweet. Lubs his name.
My bichon was also named Bentley! he just passed before Christmas, he was was such a great joy in my family and really brought us together. Hope your Bentley brings you the same joy! Greetings from Ontario Canada
I Love My 16 1/2 year old Bichon with My WHOLE HEART -- Thank you for the Bichon Vids!
my 15 yr old is my everything too...
@@macaelatice-loma1048 we have 8 years old Lucy the bichon and she is our star!
My Bichon was a super companion, we took her everywhere and she was well behaved. We took her into restaurants where allowed, and she would wait patiently under the table while we dined.
We drove all the way to Florida from Canada and she said quietly in the seat behind us, she was a lovely happy dog. She lived for 16 1/4 years before succumbing to chronic kidney disease and pancreatitis on November 4th,2020. She is sooo missed.
@@peterhenderson4989 i am so very sorry about your loss! she is with angels now!
Wow…..good age. My eldest was 15 . He was a chihuahua. All my others died at 14
I really want one of these dogs. So cuddly and cute.
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I have a Bichon Frise and Parson Russell Terrier mix. She is 11 years old and I just found out what she is not too long ago. Watching this video explains a lot about her. She rarely barks, half of her hair is curly, and she doesn’t really like to be alone. I could not have ever asked for a better dog, because she is my best friend.
same my dog is my bff and he likes to spent weekend trips at my grandmas bc i can't because of covid
Bichon is the BEST !! I see Quincy the Bichon ! Smart, energetic and happy.
Such a perfect family dog. We lost Alfie far too early but he gave us years of total affection, playfulness and the perfect amount of naughtiness haha. Miss him all the time
I lost my Alfie in July 😢
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We have two pups 4 months and 2 months and they are so fun to be with. We love them so much. People might say we were crazy for getting pups so close to age but so far we have no problem. To add they are very spoiled lol, love them!
Omg my dog is a mix of bichon and a shi Tzu. No wonder he hates water. Omg thank you for all the vids :) he loves attention and being with people and don’t like being left out or alone. Ty for the vids.
I love my bichon more than anything they are the best pets
We have enjoyed 2 Bichon Frise dogs. They had different personalities but we loved them both! What they had in commons was they loved to swim in the Caribbean Sea! They were both strong swimmers and did not mind a wave catching them before entering the beach. They vigorously shook the water off!
Our make Bichon loved to make up games and play them on his own. He would chase a tennis ball on the beach and let it roll down the beach retrieving it in the sea and run on the beach with his ball repeating it for long periods of time. He was such a love of a pet. Very intelligent!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
i’m getting a bichon frise in december and i’m so exited!
Oh i am sooo happy for you!
Avani Kumar thank you!
Aoibhe Stevens I already have one😍😍😍 it’s a boy and he’s one awww 😍
One sub before 2021? awww 😍
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Such a cuddly cuties!
I agree with everything in this video. I have a Bichon/Toy Poodle Mix and the grooming is serious! Let's just say I have a brush close by for those daily brushings.
The best dog i have ever had. They do need someone around daily/all day. I kept his hair shorter and had him groomed every 4-6 weeks.
Best dog on earth i really miss my best friend
Mine went to rainbow bridge last April.
@@jenniferhcsmith-5586 my condolences..mines went to doggie heaven 5 yrs ago... I've been looking into getting another bichon its been a tough road trying to find one very expensive and tough to find one that's in a shelter
@@phantom-lo5gs thanks a bunch. If you go on AKC market place they have dogs. There was actually a breeder in NJ they may have a waiting list for bichons. It's also hard to find on in rescue. I've rescued 3 poodles. all of them older. They had numerous health issues. Well worth it. Text me anytime Jennifer
Same here :(
@@jenniferhcsmith-5586 mine last june :(
I got a free Bichon from a family member who got it from Facebook.I love my baby so much and she is very feisty towards other dogs.
She is extremely obedient and very smart. Awesome dogs.
I love how he put so many images from Bom the Bichon,lol.
i luv that lil fluff ball
This breed has captured my heart! I want 1
I have two of them and they are both very loving and playful
We have a Bichon and she is wonderful. 💕
Im getting one next week and im so happy and excited
How is your bichon ? Since you have been keeping for 6 months?
Yes, I have a bichone and she is quite crazy but adorable
We have one and all of these things are true! Great dogs and very friendly and nice.
Beautiful dog!
I have one! And he's the best:) SO cuddly He does bark tho!- definitely recommend it!:)
I am on my 4th Bichon. Each one had a totally different personality.
I LOVE the breed!
I have a bichon and I had him by a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals. He’s been with me for more than 2 years now. They told me that he was 5 years but looking at this reaction and his teeth I could tell he was much younger. I took him to the vet and he confirmer it. Jazz was 1 year when I had him. (More time for us)
Jazz is really playful and sneaky. He loves to test my limits and he’s really cuddly. I love him so much. We’ve been through a lot together. Jazz was an abandoned dog. They beat him up and broke his paws and threw him our of their car when they left him. He was really scared the first time I saw him but I knew he was for me. Because he never showed himself there and when I called his name, he immediately came to me and let me caress him. I fell in love instantly. I took him with 2 days later and he’s been with me ever since. ❤️
I am not a dog lover by any means but when it comes to bichons I love them.
I have grown up with german shepards and golden retrievers and now I got my own dog ( bichon firse ) and he just turned 1. He is the most loving dog I have been around, he will sit on my shoulders and watch over me on the couch and is always my little shadow.
Cute doggos
Kirby was my favorite pet, he lived to be 15 years old. He was a little bigger than the average bichon frise, but his intelligence more than made up for it. We had to put him down due to an agressive tumor in his leg. But he gave some quality time with my family. I still miss him dearly.
This is a great video!! I love my Bichon. It is definitely true that they have bad separation anxiety and don’t like baths but my little one loves swimming in the lake. I would highly recommend getting a Bichon if you are considering it!!
Miner is named Dina..aka Deena.
am getting one tomorrow yayyyyy
Yay! I want one too someday
Spot on video is all I can say!
3:14 Hi bichon Sky! 🤩😍
My daughter got one from the shelter. He was friendly pet, yet aggressive in tearing up things. We have a cage for him. He likes being out and about and just sitting or laying with us. He loves going outside and running. He barks when people come into the home, and barks at the dogs next door, across the yard. He doesn’t bark other than that. He is so lovable. He loves to play with the cat. But the cat, is not having it… he doesn’t care for him intruding on his space. We had an older pit Bull, he attacked him all the time, our DrMarshall was almost 6 years old..
Our bichon Leo was 12 when we had to put him down. I don't want any other breed. To me, he was the perfect companion...perfect size, everything. I miss him so much.
Just got one, so cute and adorable
Bichons rule !!!!
My Bichon Frise loves water. He actually jumps in the bath tub himself, I just say: Go to the bathroom! And he goes, and jumps in the tub 😄 Even more, he loves the seaside, the river and even a muddy puddle, so I'm glad he doesn't have a problem with getting a bath afterwards
Just got my Bichon and vlogging the whole journey!❤️
Its so funny you say they dont like water my little buddy loves water. Jumps into the shower stands on a kids stool and just loves the spray. Obviously I don't allow her to get wet often due to her grooming. But sometimes as a treat
Love my small white sheepwolf "Punny" bichons rocks
I going to have a Bichon frise soon so it helps me 🥰😍😍 I meet a Bichon and he was very cute I fell love with him toy poodle and Bichon are my dog breeds
Watching this video made me understand my bichon frise so well! I always thought she was a poodle but she isn't, I love my dog so much
I have 8 bichons, i love them
We use to own a bichon for the pass 18 years Plus. (put to rest today).. Yes, I did say 18 years plus... Today unfortunately we had to put to rest our beloved it Cookies a female dog, She came from a highly professional show dogs family. However she was not a show dog by any means , she was beautiful in every way, she was a healthy, never sick, an always energetic dog and for the pass 3 or 4 years. She started to lose her hearing and vision for the last 6 weeks she started to have issues with her hips and not able to walk or even walk in a stray line and sitting down most of the time. Today, I cook breakfast and i try to give her some ham and eggs that i just cool. After that she try to walk around the kitchen to see what i had to offer but she couldn't even walk. We had to make a difficult decision after her short age of 18 yrs old (108 yrs old in dog years).... We will miss you Cookies.. She was a great dog and I'm sure you would enjoy having a bichon as a family member and everything on this video is right on point, You will love to have a bichon to the end of their life!
So cute
BICHON FRISE IS ANGEL!🐶💕 I AM ANGEL
Ive had 2 both livef to 21
woah 21 years thats crazy!! had mine for 16 years
I adopted a dog, 3 monts ago, from a foster who found him living on the street. We thought he was poodle terrier mix. Until a second time the groomer came, and he said his coat is like that of a bichon. True to that, when I read about bichon frise characteristics, they're match to my dog to the T!
The thing is, I don't like small dog with cutie cutie hair.....like bichons or poms. Luckily, since I never knew what breed he was, that doesn't matter now. He came to me with shaved hair, because he was matted when he was found. Now, after great nutrition, his hair really fluffy. But I'm keeping him hair short, because I have mild allergy to pet hair.
Do they come from another planet??
Depends on if you consider heaven a planet
My bichon is bad af 😂 He beats me up all the time
I have a Bichon and he is 7 yrs old. I got him from a rescue farm had his DNA texted to see what kind of dog he was. It came back a Bichon. This is a great dog form companionship. My dog Toby , goes every where i go and i mean everywhere. He is easy to train and easy to bath he loves his baths and grooming day. The only thing i have found weird about him is that he barks at his food before he eats Other then that he loves to play, walk and follows me everywhere. I love this dog if my husband would let me i would have more.
I was never a small dog/non-short hair dog person my whole life....when my grandmother passed away, we took her dog who happened to be a Bichon Frise....and you know what?....he is the sweetest, most well behaved dog that I have ever had.....the only thing that I would say is wrong with him is his breath, man does it stink...i assumed it was a rotten tooth or something like that but when we took him to get a check-up, nothing came back to me about his teeth (I was not present during the visit)....a friend of mine who also had one before said his dog had a similar problem as far as the bad breath goes....he refuses to eat/chew the breath eater treats so I don't know what to do....is this just an issue for Bichon Frise or what??.... anyone have any ideas??
Maybe the dog has too much tartar on his teeth which is causing infections in the mouth => the reason for the bad breath.
@Philly ReD 215 FTF
He needs his teeth cleaned by the vet. That's the only way you'll really control it, that and only dry hard dog food.
Ours is 10 and the vet says his teeth are awesome, no visible tartar but he too has bad breath. Loves to eat, have switched to a refrigerated dry food, no wet food now, he has lost 3/4 pound. He hates water, bathing and grooming even though he has had it regularly since 3 months but if there is a lake with a bird in it he will race in to try to catch the bird. He also hates to be alone for any length of time and will follow one of us throughout the house all day, needs a buddy to be around but is very loveable and sweet. Not a barker either unless someone rings the doorbell and then his loud bark is surprising for a little guy. All in all a wonderful dog, can't imagine not having him around.
@@suzannerebro245 You should upload a video of your little guy! Funny he hates water that much, is he a rescue or was he bought from a breeder? Does he do tricks like roll over, and give paw?
@@watershed44 Hi, Yes I will upload a photo. He does tricks like stand on back legs and dance in a circle to get a treat, but rolling over no. He plays like a puppy even though he is older, races around the house and is like the roadrunner, makes every corner and then comes back up the other way. He used to love to play hide and seek when he was a baby, I would hide and laugh watching him looking for me. They are so darn cute. Going to try to upload a photo, I have a lot.
Wow 😁😍🤗😚
1:40 I can confirm this one 100% my family friend has one and oh boy it gets rly sad when they leave her alone
Bichon is one of the healthiest breeds…as most hypoallergenic dogs are…I love my Bichon Poodle ❤
I just got a bichon and hes only 1 years old! My moms cousin gave her to me as a gift and its also my first time having a dog!!
NEVER had a funnier, better, more intelligent dog, used to HATE small dogs.
This might be my next dog
Cute
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I know I will get a Bishon in the near future.In my neigborhood noe there about 5 bishons;there all just like bishon should be.And no allergy reaction ar all, when I pet them.🥰🥰🥰
Hey can you do a Shichon please !
@Jaycia Charles
Wow I've never seen one of those.
@@watershed44 yeah I have one & I don’t see any videos about them. They are shitzu & Bischon mix also called teddy bears ! They are pretty small pups & extremely cute ! Lol
@@jayciacharles6126 Are you going to upload a video so we can see him, sounds really cute.My terripoo says hello! lol Does your puppy have the same personality as the Bichon?
@@watershed44 lol hello to your pup ! Mine says hi too. My puppy is very calm & quiet. He only barks if he wants to play or is playing. He’s very friendly & gets excited when he meets people. He’s 5 months today & he does have separation anxiety so he follows me everywhere that I go. I’m trying to break him out of that habit . He was pretty easy to potty train & we rarely get any accidents. He has an Instagram @milooatmeal
@@jayciacharles6126 Great..I'll go see him on your IG. Thanks
I have 2 dogs and soon im getting bichone frise and a chow chow
I remember me and my mum went to Spain for 2 weeks, left my bichon frise called Daisy with my dad and my grandparents, after being 1 week in Spain my dad called my mum saying “Daisy misses Samantha(me) so much that she has stopped eating her food and keeps refusing to eat, Skye(my cocker spaniel) is doing okay she’s eating but Daisy won’t what do I do?” My mum came over to me hung the call and told me that the time I was told I really wanted to fly back to Ireland just to make sure my dog was okay and would eat, I was really worried has she didn’t eat before because my Springer Spaniel died and Daisy would not eat because she missed her so much.
And what happened?did you go home early or did did your dog make it to the end of your 2 week holiday?
@@chomperthefirst533 my nanny was watching over the dogs at the time and she brought her to the vet and the vet gave my nanny a certain medicine Daisy had to take, my nanny spent time with her as well so she got better and we didn’t have to go home early back to Ireland we were considering going home but my nanny said she should be fine with the company of our other dog
How cheerful, independent, and obedient is your Bichon?
Share your experience living with one of these cute and cunning pooches in the comments!
They are awesome dogs. You must train them like a large dog. You must be diligent about potty training, as they can be difficult to train. Grooming is also a must. also making them comfortable, with all types of situations, lots of people and children love, the breed and will often,want to pet them. Finding one can be difficult as some want a puppy. Rescues prescreen applications and can be very strict with the adoption process.
Hello! Do you think you could do a few facts of the dog breed called the Brittnepoo. Im planning to get one so I Need your help!
You didn't mention that they are among the more difficult dogs to housetrain. It takes persistence to teach them to keep your house clean and dry.
we had no issues with house training our girl
@@VG-xh7gx Same here. Just need to put in the time and NEVER use pee pads.
Never had a problem with my Bichon.
@@peterhenderson4989 Is your Bichon a girl? If it’s a male, I’m really impressed.
@@seanrigmaiden3887 why no pee pads?
Have you done the Maltese Dog. I have a 7 month and I’m having the hardest time training her not to go on the carpet. I agree I need help to. Do u any suggestions?? Also like to see what u have to say about the Maltese Dog.
Have you tried pee pads?
What is considered long time? How many hours?
My dog likes to jump in play all around the place and likes play with the small tennis balls always wants to go to the park always go to the park and she does bark bark bark
The song I guess
I used to breed them on Long Island. Am looking to adopt or buy a female pup. I live in Maine,
I got Yuki from a shelter 3 years ago, they thought she was 5 yo. She looks just like the dog in this video. She always has to be around people, can't stand being alone. She prefers to have human touch at all times. At night, she'll start at the center of my bed but by morning she is under the covers on her back right next to my head always leaning against me. She never plays with toys and rarely with other dogs. She is smart and can learn things right away. For a small dog (10 lbs), she is fast like a pistol. Her hair is soft, but very hard to groom because her hair knots up everywhere - she cries when I brush her, so I have to use a flexible comb to gently pick out each knot. She doesn't shed or smell at all. Her teeth were in bad shape and her breath was horrible - she had 13 teeth extracted last year . Since then, we do daily teeth brushing and gum wiping which helps tremendously. This is a high maintenance dog for sure.
All dogs need their teeth brushed!
My sweet little guy loves to jump up on my bed and several chairs. I am afraid he has injured his spine. He paces and his little tail is bent down. He was at the vets last month and I discussed this with him and he said I have to keep him from jumping. Better said then done. I know he has pain at the end of his tail but I don’t know what to do to keep him from jumping. Also my vet gave him Advil which I cut in half and give him. Is there such a thing as a dog chiropractor? And should He have an ex ray?
I gotta say I got SUPER lucky. My baby girl doesn't cry when I leave her alone and she enjoys baths. However, she probably doesn't cry because I have two other small dogs. So, maybe they don't cry in packs? 🤷♀️
I have a Bichion- Shih Tzu puppy who’s 8 months old. He’s so sweet and full of energy! Mine barks often. I made the mistake of allowing him to sleep out of his crate during bed time & now he wakes me up barking at 5am!
Does anyone have recommendations to get him to sleep later even until 6-6:30? is better then 5! I’ve read everything to do online and it hasn’t worked. Tiring him out, letting him out before bed…. hopefully as he ages he will sleep a little later. When we were crate training he slept until 7-7:30. Now he refuses to sleep in his crate #spoiled 😂
My little boy ❤ Fabio has the same issue about being left alone.. Go to the toilet and he pines because he thinks hes alone.. I love that boy so much! Hes my little boy, my son!. I love him to the moon, universe and back! They are not enough digits in the numbered table to show him how much I adore him!. Anyways yes, they are clingy dogs. Get 1 and you will see what I mean..
It's lovely to hear about your special bond with Fabio. Thank you for sharing your experience with owning a Bichon Frise and highlighting their clingy nature. They truly are companion dogs who thrive on the love and attention of their human companions.
Wishing you and Fabio many more happy and cherished moments together.🐾❤️
@@DogsWiz Thank you so kindly! 🥰 Yeh hes my little boy!. Hes my little sun shine!. I love him tones and tones. I realy love what you put as well! Fabio waits for me for when I come and visit and it melts my heart! I have health issues and its dire for me and he fixes a broken heart! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
I'm adorable!!
Can they do 2 walks a day for an hour?
My Bichon likes water
We have a female named Ella, as best we can determine she was 12 years old in January '21. Our daughter thought it would be a good idea to get a dog her freshman year of college out of State...I know, bad idea. We tried every parent angle to stop her to no avail. Within 6 months, dad got a call and she asked if we wanted Ella...dad drove up from Texas to Ohio the next morning! Dad has been her favorite for 10 years now; she is a wonderful soul.
my Bichon is 12 years old and his hair is really thinning and I wondered if there was anything to help that
oh my I have 3 Bichon frise
I heard that this breed is REALLY, REALLY hard to house train. Would appreciate your experience with this. Thank you.
oh yes Bichons can be stubborn with house training haha... it took a few months for mine to stop peeing and chewing up our furniture...
He is very athletic too , true, not a house doggo as all ppl assume dumbly!
she was born 2020 April 23 rd we had her wen she was 7 weeks old
So is say 6 hours away from it to long?
My Bichon is 8 months old, his name is Bali. I love bichon except the difficult part of their house broken. 😂