Bichon Frises, often referred to affectionately as fluffy white clouds or little snowballs, have endeared themselves to many dog lovers around the world. Let’s uncover everything about this breed, from their origins to modern-day care recommendations.

Choosing to do Bichon Frise breeding is a big decision and it is understandable if you feel a bit uneasy about starting the process. However, by following a few simple tips you can have your Bichon Frise breeding go smoothly and make the entire process more enjoyable for you.

There are many advantages of getting your Bichon Frise puppy from a Bichon Frise breeder rather than a pet store. Bichon Frise breeders spend lots of time on only a few puppies, making sure they are healthy and properly socialized. Pet store puppies get very little attention and are stuck in cages at the time of life when they should be getting training. And, most importantly, Bichon Frise breeders are not puppy mills.

Small-breed dogs are growing in popularity in every country. For many families, they are the perfect combination of playtime and downtime. The Bichon Frise is one such dog. Its name means curly lap dog, and while like most small dogs it needs constant, proper grooming, it is also a non-shedding breed making it perfect for owners with allergies. A Bichon Frise puppy is full of life and ready to explore; it is intelligent and bold, undeterred and fearless in the face of other dogs and people alike.

The Bichon Frise is a breed of dog with a long history. It has roots back to 600 B.C. and has existed in its current form since at least the European Renaissance. The Bichon Frise began as the Barbichon, a companion to Spanish sailors on trade expeditions. The name was shortened to just Bichon until the French added Frise to reference the breed's most striking feature, its white, curly fur.

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.

Begin to dig by looking for American Kennel Club or state approved dog breeders, preferably those who will allow you to visit their kennel or home in order to meet the other canine members of the family of their Bichon Frise puppies for sale. You can find these breeders online, from your vet, from dog magazines, from the AKC or the Bichon Club of America or from attending local dog shows and seeing who bred the dog you admire.