The Shih Tzu is a people dog through and through. These dogs have been specifically bred to be companion canines to people. These little “lion dogs” (the name Shih Tzu translates to mean “lion dog”) have been lap dogs and companion dogs for centuries now. As such, they often want to be wherever you are, … Read more
The Bichon Frise looks enough like a teddy bear comes to life that most people automatically think this is a great dog breed for families with young kids. This is not a wrong assumption. However, what many aspiring Bichon owners overlook is that you need to take an active role in teaching your kids how … Read more
The Bichon Frise dog is a petite companion canine with a long and interesting history. These dogs, with their pure white fluffy coats and big round black eyes, are 100 percent adorable both in looks and in personality. However, breeders and owners say that this particular dog breed may be one of the highest maintenance … Read more
The Bichon Frise reminds many people of a small white teddy bear – essentially, a real, live teddy bear toy! With bouffant bright white hairdos rivaling the towering wigs of the Victorian era, it is hard to imagine these dogs could be considered anything other than “toy-sized.” Yet the Bichon Frise is actually slightly more … Read more
The Bichon Frise is a pint-sized pup with a very distinctive cloud of fluffy white fur. These dogs are adorably cute, with their black button eyes and tiny bodies. They are also a very social dog breed and this means that not everyone will have the time and availability to provide the Bichon Frise with … Read more
In the world of purebred dog breeding, there are five major size categories: giant, large, medium, small, and toy. Maltese are considered a true toy dog breed. Some breeders will go even smaller and breed teacup Maltese, but this is not a recognized purebred size category for show competition purposes. For people new to the … Read more
