Chloe, a Bichon Frise from France, having her nails ground.

[groomergirl214]

Word to the wise... if your Bichon comes home from the groomer looking like this, find a new groomer immediately!

[gerry3x]

horrible grooming job

[rockcityaudio]

Sunny32793 The Bichon breed originated in the Mediterranean ie Spain, Portugal etc..The Romans had them as well!The Bichon had success in France during the Renaissance under Francis I but its popularity skyrocketed in the court of Henry III . The breed also enjoyed considerable success in Spain as a favorite of the Infantas, and painters of the Spanish school often included them in their works. the famous artist, Francisco de Goya, included a Bichon in several of his works.:o)

[sunny32793]

Thanks for the info....:-)

[bj616]

How often do you get her groomed? Our's goes in every 6 weeks without fail. The groomer only lives a few doors down from us.

[sunny32793]

When I keep her short I take her every 5 weeks. She has a beautiful coat and should be kept long but it is a job! keeping her long I take her every 3 weeks. Can never keep her long in the summer because of the pool! :-) This video shows her in long coat.

[bj616]

They sure do look nice when they are groomed. Wallace will be going soon to the groomers. I'll be sure to make a vid.

[sunny32793]

Yes they do. I notice you keep his ears short. Our groomer used to leave hers long until I told her I wanted them short and round. It is more like the show cuts because it makes their head more rounded. My breeder said I should keep her in full coat but it is a lot of work She does look beautiful long. Do you ever keep Wallace really long. At one time Chloe's fur was over 4 inches long! Had to brush her every day! :-)

[bj616]

Wallace's fur stays always medium length only because he has an appointment at our groomers every 6 weeks. He really does look alot different when he comes out of there. I call him a Foo Foo dog, lol. His fur is so soft.

[sunny32793]

It look like fluffed cotton!

[bj616]

Ha ha, they do indeed

[freakurmindanytime]

i have a bichon named chloe :)

[sunny32793]

Great! I bet you love her to pieces! Do you have any videos of her posted?

[delightracardeanne]

Why did you import her from france? DId you want to breed or show her? She's a beautiful bichon, she just isn't in a typical bichon show cut or anything.

[sunny32793]

I got her from France because Bichons originated in France. Also, I wanted a good health guarantee. I keep her short in the summer and full coat in the winter.  I fell in love with her when I went to see her. I just wanted a good Bichon.....never had intentions of showing her.

[sunny32793]

Your bichon is beautiful!! I watched your video. I clean the sleepers from Chloe's eyes every morning. SHe does not have a tear stain problem but you can buy the cleaning pads. They work good. Her beard stays relatively clean but if it gets discolored the groomer always gets it clean. I take her every 3 or 4 weeks! Good luck with your beautiful baby. I enjoyed her video!

[Ferminator08]

i have a bichon as well. So what is the best bet for them not have the mouth and eye area brown??? her eyes cry a lot and washing them is a lot of work for me..........

[sunny32793]

Thanks! She eats dry dog food (holistic blue) and sometimes a little people food! If she gets into something her mouth area can get a little discolored but it always comes clean at the groomers. Nice to hear from another Bichon lover!

[katiemoye]

What a sweety. I noticed her face is still all white. What does she eat? My bichon has brown all around his mouth and eyes.