Customer Reviews

Bichon Frise (Barron's Complete Pet Owner's Manuals)

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This is definitely the most definitive of all the books aimed at the new or potential Bichon owner. It tells a great deal about the plus side of owning a truly delightful breed but is also candid about the amount of work involved in its upkeep. Author is one of the Bichon's foremost authorities so he writes from hands on experience.

I AM A BREEDER OF BICHON FRISE'S AND THERE IS ALL TRUTHS IN THIS BOOK.IT HAS A LOT OF ADVICE FOR NEW OWNERS AND EVEN PEOPLE THAT HAVE OWNED A BICHON FOR AWHILE .VERY COMPLETE BOOK.FROM PUPPY TRAING TO BATHING,GROOMING TRAINING,ETC.IT HAS IT ALL!! HIGHLY RECOMEND IT TO ALL BICHON FRISE OWNERS OR PEOPLE WHO ARE THINKING OF GETTING A BICHON FRISE.

If you're looking to get a dog and you don't have any dog books, this could be a good general one on the selection, care, and training of a dog, specifically a bichon. I have a bichon, and would definitely like to see more details on items covered, such as what to do about hot spots, why bichons run in circles, etc. The author tends to repeat himself, too. I would suggest other books that compare breeds if not sure on a breed, or get another book on training or puppies. This book is a good intro, but can't stand on its own.

I have been an AKC breeder of Bichon Frise for five years. We have had a total of 30 healthy puppies. Everyone of our new owners has been given this book. I feel that it has a lot of excellent information about the breed, their care, history and personality. When a family has children, I give them assignments from this book before they take their new puppy home.
It is full of pictures which is great as well.
I order it from Amazon, because their price is lower than the book stores!

The book was written by a renowned Bichon breeder, which is very impressive. Everything she wrote is true but I wish she went in detail some more as to how to train a puppy...what kind of training to use...i.e., positive reinforcement...etc. I was also hoping she would tackle on problems behavioral problems that one might experience with a bichon. Overall it's a good book if you want a bird's eyeview on this kind of breed. I'm still looking for books that are more in depth with regards to the topic, Bichon Frise.

This is a compact, well done little book. It always refers to the needs of the bichon, unlike many other publications which give information that could apply to any breed. Barron's has a good reputation for accurateness and completeness and maintains it in this publication.

The book, although small, had very good info on Bichons. It would be a good book for someone thinking about Bichons or someone who has one for a handy reference.

I was disappointed that this book was so basic. Was just not what I was looking for but I've owned dogs for years, but it would be good for a first time pet owner.

I paid a lot of money for next day service since I wanted the books for a present that weekend. I got them the next day exactly as promised. It meant a lot to me since I was giving it to a still grieving widow who was just given this breed dog.Bichon Frise (Complete Pet Owner's Manual)

I enjoied this book. I'm sorry about your dog. I have a bichon to and she is very close to me.