Puppy Price: How Much is a Bichon Frise?

Part 1: How Expensive is a Bichon Frise?

The cost of a Bichon Frise can vary significantly based on location. Generally, prices are higher in urban areas and lower in rural regions. The quality of the dog is often more important than the price.

Prices for Bichon Frise dogs can differ greatly, so it's crucial to know the standard price of purebred Bichon Frises to better assess the dog's quality. While it's not always the case that the more expensive the better, I believe everyone should understand this principle. Petquality Bichon Frises typically range from 1,500 to 3,000 yuan, with anything below 1,000 yuan usually lacking guarantees and often being mixed breeds. For professional kennels, prices usually fall between 3,000 to 100,000 yuan; for showquality dogs, the range is typically 10,000 to 100,000 yuan; and the price of a regular Bichon Frise is significantly lower than that of a showquality dog.

Part 2: How to Identify the Advantages of a Bichon Frise?

1. Size: The ideal height for a Bichon Frise is between 24.1 to 29.2 centimeters (shoulder to paw height). Dogs that fall outside this range, unless they possess exceptional other qualities, are considered severely defective or underdeveloped. However, the standard height should not be below 22.9 centimeters or above 30.5 centimeters, as these limits are not suitable for puppies.

2. Proportions and Structure: Legs should be short and strong, giving the dog a round appearance. The body length should be 1/4 longer than the height, forming a rectangular shape.

3. Tail: The tail should not be broken, be long, and curve upwards. Bichon Frise tails are thicker, with dense fur.

4. Color: The ears or body may have light yellow, pale yellow, or golden yellow fur. Any other colors exceeding 10% in an adult dog are considered undesirable, though this does not apply to puppies.

5. Personality: Bichon Frises are polite, playful, cute, lively, and gentle. It's interesting to note that this breed should exhibit purity or at least the traits of purity.

6. Coat: The texture of the coat is very important. The undercoat is soft and dense, while the outer coat is rough and curly. The coat should feel soft, stable, and have a silky and plush texture. Coats that are too hard, loose, smooth, or overly soft, lacking an undercoat, are considered serious defects.

7. Head: The eyes should be gentle and deep, showing curiosity and alertness. The eyes should be black or dark brown and look forward. Flat eyes or chicken eyes are not desirable. The skin around the eyes should be black or dark brown, and the edges themselves should be black to enhance facial expression. Dogs with incomplete or lack of pigmentation around the eyes may appear dull, which is a definite defect.

8. Mouth: Compared to Shih Tzus, Bichon Frises have shorter muzzles, wider faces, and a tight bite. The length of the indentation from the nose to the chin is threefifths of the length from the nose to the occiput. Additionally, they have a unique "charming smile" that sets them apart from other breeds.

Part 3: How to Feed a Bichon Frise?

1. Feeding a Bichon Frise too much salt can irritate their stomach and kidneys, but salt is necessary for a dog's survival, containing trace amounts of magnesium and calcium. For a 1kilogram dog, the recommended daily salt intake is usually between 0.4 to 0.7 milligrams.

2. Can pregnant Bichon Frise mothers eat chicken and chicken bones? It is a common belief that pregnant Bichon Frise mothers should avoid chicken and chicken bones, as they can lead to early embryo death and miscarriage. However, this is not scientifically supported. Chicken and chicken bones are not much different for Bichon Frise mothers, and chicken soup is also nutritious for dogs. Remember, chicken soup is also a great supplement for postpartum women. But chicken bones can be dangerous for pregnant dogs due to their small size, which can easily cause food to get stuck. It's best to feed them sparingly or not at all. However, remember that chicken bones themselves are not harmful.

For more information about Bichon Frises, you can click on "How to Raise a Poodle Bichon Frise" to learn more.