I've got three, and they are the easiest dogs to train I've ever had (yes, even easier than Labs).
The only downside (I think it's a positive) is that they don't shed, so they have to be groomed every three or four months.
Go to Small Paws Rescue to read about rescue Bichons available. All of these dogs are from puppy mills, so some of the older dogs will need socialization, which means you need a dog that's already fairly socialized around people and other dogs.
But I pay to rescue about 10 of these dogs a month, and I intend to use this as my source when one of my babies passes on.
Bichons are WONDERFUL dogs!
*Very* different dogs.
they are the easiest dogs to train I've ever had
One reason why :-)
The only downside (I think it's a positive) is that they don't shed, so they have to be groomed every three or four months.
Same with westies. Except grooming is more frequent. And to do it correctly, the fur should be pulled rather than clipped. Sounds awful (or did to me at first) but many of them go to sleep during the grooming process. Most just don't like being made to stand still for *anything.*
But I pay to rescue about 10 of these dogs a month, and I intend to use this as my source when one of my babies passes on.
Anyone that works in rescue gets my respect. I've done rescue off and on and sometimes... I have to take a break as it becomes too heartbreaking for me. So I make items for them to sell. Most people do not understand what all is involved in rescue. I know. Thank you.