All About Finding Bichon Frise Puppies For Sale

Bichon Frise dogs were very popular in the 1980's in America, along with breeds like the Shar Pei, called "Yuppie puppies". Unfortunately, in order to cash in on the fad, Bichons were often bred in quantity rather than quality. This can make for a dog that looks like a Bichon, but is snappish, unhealthy and hard to train. Because the genes of these dogs are still in the national Bichon Frise genetic pool, it is especially important where you go in looking for Bichon Frise puppies for sale.

Let's first start off by listing the places you should never go to for Bichon Frise puppies for sale. The top of the list is a pet store. They get all of their puppies from inhumane puppy mills, where dogs are treated as merchandise and not feeling things. Don't believe it if you are told a certain pet store never buys puppies from puppy mills because that's a lie. The next places you shouldn't go to are puppy mill auctions. These exist rarely in rural areas. You might think you are saving a dog, but it only perpetuates puppy mills.

You also should never get Bichon Frise puppies for sale off of Internet sites that ship puppies anywhere in the country or even the world. These are virtual fronts for puppy mills. Sometimes, they are scams to get your money and don’t deliver any puppy. You can find loving Bichon Frise puppies for sale in classified ads, but be careful. Often, people who do not know what they are doing breed these puppies.

The best place to find Bichon Frise puppies for sale is from an American Kennel Club or state licensed dog breeder. These puppies will not only have the temperament and looks you want, they are also healthy, often come with beginning training lessons and are purebred. You also can get to see the family the puppy comes from, especially the mother. The mother dog will be about the most influential trainer your puppy will have. And, the breeder will usually help answer any of your questions about Bichon Frise puppy care.

There are Bichon Frise breed rescues in almost every state in America. They won't have little Bichon Frise puppies for sale, but they will have healthy, mostly trained, mostly sane Bichons ready for a home. They often will be spayed or neutered, saving you that expense. The rescue volunteers take the time to know each dog in order to match him (usually a him) to your personality. With adoption, you will uncover lost treasure, indeed!

Even after you have met with a breeder, dig deeper within yourself to see if you can handle the time, responsibility and stress of a young puppy. Bichon Frise puppy care is very similar to the care of a young child. Do you really need to put up with the mess, the frustration, the mischief? If you are thinking of starting your own Bichon Frise kennel or if you want to show, then you don't have any choice. But if you just want a good animal friend, then perhaps you should dig elsewhere.

Mary Stevenson has interviewed many dog owners, shelter workers and vets about where to find the best Bichon Frise puppies for sale. Bichon Frise puppies make great pets and companions. Bichon Frise puppy care includes good nutrition, regular grooming and quality medical care.