http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Mary+A+Stevenson Pets Mary A Stevenson Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=244828&ca=Pets The Bichon Frise is a small breed of dog descended from the poodle that is popular in many homes around the world. The name literally means curly lap dog, and these dogs sure are. While they do not shed, they need regular grooming, but they will be happy for the attention. Bichon Frise dogs are inte... Pets Mary A Stevenson Mon, 07 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=241760&ca=Pets The Bichon Frise is one of the most adorable and lovable little dog breeds on the planet today. These sweet little dogs originally hail from France, and their name actually means "lap dog". Their affectionate nature and high-energy temperament makes them an ideal pet for most families. Their lack of... Pets Mary A Stevenson Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=239360&ca=Pets 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, unhea... Pets Mary A Stevenson Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=237063&ca=Pets There are many attractive and popular purebred dog breeds registered by the American Kennel Club (AKC). The AKC registered the Bichon Frise, which in French loosely translates to curly lap dog, in 1973. Prior to the breed becoming popular in America, both the French and the Spanish loved it. The bre... Pets Mary A Stevenson Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=234601&ca=Pets Of all the different breeds of dog that you can choose from, the Bichon Frise can definitely be considered as one of the most popular. These are really adorable, beautiful dogs, and absolutely a fan favorite. They make great pets, and not only that but because they are always so alert and active the... Pets Mary A Stevenson Wed, 12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=232844&ca=Pets The Bichon Frise is an all-white, curly-furred lap dog that originated in the Mediterranean region. This breed is believed to be a mix of Barbet, poodle and generic white lap dog. The breed has an illustrious history. An early version, called the Barbichon, existed as early as 600 B.C. This dog acco... Pets Mary A Stevenson Tue, 04 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=230393&ca=Pets You are not doing any puppy a favor buy buying it from a pet store, even if you know it is from a puppy mill. Get a Bichon Frise puppy only from a Bichon Frise breeder. A Bichon Frise breeder would not sell their puppies to a pet store because they have no control over who gets the puppies. Most peo... Pets Mary A Stevenson Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=228316&ca=Pets Know that once you have finally decided it is time to start looking for Bichon Frise breeders, there are generally two ways to going about doing it. The world wide web is probably the most often used because of the speed and the fact that it will give you information for Bichon Frise breeders from a... Pets Mary A Stevenson Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=226173&ca=Pets When considering Bichon Frise dogs, you will want to consider all of the good and bad points that will come along with the pet. There are many things to love about Bichon Frise dogs as they are very loveable and get along with other pets. They also make excellent watchdogs for their size. Even thoug... Pets Mary A Stevenson Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=224359&ca=Pets It is believed that the Bichon Frise has its origins in the Canary Islands from where it was brought to Europe by Italian sailors sometime in the fourteenth century. Essentially, the Bichon Frise dog is curly coated and of toy breed size and it is also the only dog to have a double coat among the Bi...