Friday, April 1, 2011

Bichon Frise Breeders - Choosing a Reputable One is Vital

By Lewis Bodie


The number of Bichon Frise Breeders are on the rise, and it's not that surprising. The impetus of course is the demand for Bichon Frise. Because of the web and its ability to share things across borders and cultures, the popularity of this breed has increased. The web and it's popular sites that allow sharing of media, like YouTube and Facebook, let people view the Bichon as captured in dog shows or in everyday life. That's an impressive marketing campaign for the breed. For dog lovers who want to acquire a purebred Bichon, the surest and fastest way is to get inn touch with Bichon Frise Breeders. How to find a legitimate one? Here's how.

Naturally, he must be encyclopedic when it comes to the breed's history

The Bichon Frise is a breed officially recognized by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club. That means there are standard breeding traits to be expected, following Kennel club recommendations, that any Bichon will have. Ask the breeder you'll be talking to about those standards, and ask him at length about how he conducts his breeding, to see if he follows breeding standards. He might just be breeding runt against run to produce designer pups.

Keep in mind though that anyone who spends time online watching videos and reading dog breed profiles can probably learn enough about this breed to talk about it like Wikipedia. So it's best to get on with the breed's specific traits.

The breeder should be able to talk about the breed's health problems, not just its trait

That beautiful puff coat, must be ninety percent white by Kennel Club standards, and is the breed's signature trait. One reason people with allergies prefer the Bichon has to do with its non-shedding, but that comes with trade-offs, as the breed is vulnerable to certain health problems the breeder should discuss with you.

But just the same, if you spend enough time online watching how to and pet care guide videos, you might pick up a lot of vet talk that could persuade people. So the best screen against dishonest breeders may be if he's willing show you documents.

From medical records to registration, the breeder should offer to show the pertinent documentation

You probably should bring a smartphone or tablet that can connect to the web, that way you can instantly check if the papers are legit. There are many animal breeding clubs online that offer databases accessible via the web, and you can check the registration papers against their records. If the breeder refuses to let you get details on the papers he's holding, after you let him know you want to verify them, then you know you're talking to a puppy mill operative.




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