The Bichon Frise: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide To: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding

Book excerpt: The Bichon Frise is a small breed of dog that is part of the 'Bichon' typing. The 'Bichon' typing is believed to have gotten its name from the French word 'Barbichon' which translates to 'small poodle.' The breed is a member of the 'Non-Sporting Group' of dog breeds in the United States and a member of the 'Toy Dog Group' in the United Kingdom. The Bichon Frise descends from the Barbet, Water Spaniels and the Poodle. The Bichon Frise, like the other dogs within the 'Bichon' typing, originally comes from the Mediterranean and was taken to France in the early 14th century by sailors. The breed quickly became popular with the nobility of Europe: most notably King Francis the 1st of France and King Henry the 3rd of England. As a whole the breed is known to be playful, affectionate, friendly and gentle. They are known to love human company and will often be highly demanding of their owner's attention. The breed is also known to be highly sociable and will easily get along with strangers, small children and other household pets. The Bichon Frise is also known to be highly obedient if they are trained consistently from puppyhood. Before purchasing any pet it is important to understand that as a pet owner you are responsible for the care and wellbeing of your pet. It is important to try and learn as much as you can about the animal you are considering to keep as a pet to make sure that your lifestyle, household and financial status are suited to provide your pet with the best possible care. This guide has been designed to provide you with both precise and concise information about a Bichon Frise's basic needs to help you provide your pet with the best quality care practices. This guide will give an in-depth explanation on training your Bichon Frise, raising your Bichon Frise from a puppy, grooming, health care and everything in between! "The Bichon Frise: A Complete and Comprehensive Beginners Guide to: Buying, Owning, Health, Grooming, Training, Obedience, Understanding and Caring for Your Bichon Frise," by Michael Stonewood is the perfect purchase or gift for a first time Bichon Frise owner. This guide includes sections on caring for a puppy, breeding, health care, training, the basic cost of owning an Bichon Frise and much more. This book is the second edition - the first edition was published by 'Dog Care Professionals.'