Are Bichons and Bich-poos good dogs?

I want to know good qualities and maybe bad qualities. I want to know about the breeds 'cause I really want to get one. Any comments?
Answers:
Bichpoos are mutts dubbed with a "designer dog" breed name by unscrupulous backyard breeders to scam the public.
Bichon Frise are lovely companion animals. The best place to find a responsible breeder is through the Breed's Parent Club: http://www.bichon.org/

Here are some suggested questions one can use to determine if a breeder is truly responsible:

1. Is she an AKC registered breeder of good standing and an active member of her breed Parent Club?

2. Are there AKC Champions listed on the pedigree, showing that the breeder spends her time %26 money to prove the quality of her breeding stock through competition?

3. Are all the animals kept in clean, comfortable, healthy, loving circumstances?

4. Did the breeder conduct extensive interviews with you and every member of your family?

5. Have the sire %26 dam received all available health clearances, (eg. OFA Hip %26 Eye, Thyroid testing, THESE VARY FOR EACH BREED)

6. Is she willing to honestly discuss any possible genetic defects that may exist in her line?

7. Does she have a Sales Contract?

8. Does the contract contain a clause stipulating that you spay or neuter the puppy before it reaches a certain
age?

9. Does the contract contain a clause stating that if at any time in the puppy's life, you can no longer care for it, it must be returned to the breeder? (This ensures that no animal bred by this breeder will ever end up in a shelter).

10. Will the breeder maintain contact with you for the life of the puppy to answer questions and help in general?

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bichon frise IS a breed
Bich-poos ARE NOT breeds.- stay clear.
a quality bichon from a reputable breeder makes a very very nice pet..

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bichons are very good nature affection Sweet dogs,but on the other hand they are lazy, very hard to potty train , stubborn, high maintenance, sensitive to your voice like yelling ect.. a all around dog. the down fall is some of them can have skin problems .allergy, interstitial problems, and thay are slow learners and not one of the smarter breeds thay are one of the dumber breed when it comes to training. some of the bichons don't want to do what you tell them to do. so if you want a bichon please think about it first. and bichons don't mature till the age of three. i would not get a bichon nor a bichon mix un less you can invest all your time 24 hours a day 7 days a week if you get a puppy. i have a 2 and a half year full blooded male bichon so i know all about the breed and i wish i never got the breed. what you can also do is go to this web www.bichon.ca and click on the message board. it's all about bichons and bichon problems. thay can really give you a heads up on bichons. hope this helps.