It is important to ensure that your Irish Terrier is socialized from an early age in order to promote a more stable temperament. He can be very stubborn and over-confident, which can make training difficult and makes him better suited […]
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Irish Terrier Temperament The Irish Terrier is a dog that is very loyal and friendly, yet also very determined and territorial. These dogs have spirit, courage, and plenty of energy, making them ideal as watchdogs, companions, and family pets. This […]
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Facts: * AKA: Tenerife Dog, Bichon Tenerife, Bichon a poil Frise * Size: Small * Easy to train: Medium * Grooming: High, both for appearance, and cleanliness of the white coat * Shedding: Low, has hair rather than fur, so […]
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Bichon Frise Health Problems and Life Expectancy The Bichon Frise has a life expectancy of around 14 years, but some have been known to live as long as 20. Ours lived to 17 1/2 and we eventually had to out […]
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Bichon Frise Appearance The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy little dog with long hair that curls loosely. The coat of the Bichon Frise is white, and can have markings of cream, apricot, or buff. Some of the show dogs […]
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Temperament The Bichon Frise is a breed that is sweet-tempered, merry, and eager, always wanting to please his owners and family. These dogs are very engaging and entertaining and make for great companions. They have a very gentle nature and […]
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Rescuing a pet from a shelter A Pet is for life, not just for Christmas If you do go for a puppy or kitten, go into it with the mentality of keeping it for the remainder of the pet’s life. […]
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