Hi everyone,

i know its not for a while yet but thought will try!!im looking for a bichon frise puppy or bichon cross poodle puppy in feb/march time 2008.  i have allergies so need to make sure he/she is a pure breed.  if you or anyone you know can help please let me know!!

Thank you
Gem

Better go for a Bichon then 'cause by the name itself a Poodle cross is not a pure breed?

i meant a bichon crossed with a poodle as they're both good for allergy sufferers!!i think they're called poochons.

Thanks

>think they're called poochons<

No, they're called cross breeds or mongrels. If you like bichons, get a bichon. No one knows what the end result will be with a cross breed. If you are very sensitive you should stick with a dog you know you won't react to. I have nothing against crosses or mongrels, they're lovely, there are loads of them at the local shelter that need a good home.

Yes much better to stick with one breed, if you are allergic i would recommend speaking to some breeders and asking to spend some time around their dogs before committing to anything to make sure you aren't allergic to that breed. Good luck

No such breed. If its a cross it is a mongrel. Look for a Bichon or a poodle, or another REAL breed.

You may be wondering at the reaction of posters when asking about a deliberate crossbreed. :D  Mainly these are a marketing ploy as for strange reasons often people are prepared to pay for a pup the price of two of it's parent breed, especially of the poor quality the parents are likely to be.

To be a breed the pups have to breed true, being just like each other and their parents with only minor differences.

Crossbreeds will vary considerable in size body type hair type etc some more like mum some like dad and some not as you would expect at all based on parent breeds.

Any cross is a complete gamble re temperament and other qualities.  Of course the more similar the breeds in the across the less variation, but they will never be a breed until they breed true to type.

Firstly a desired type would have to be established from the assorted offspring, choosing the most similar to try and breed ones like them and then selecting the few that did and so on.  Takes generations and in the meantime lots of surplus pups that don't meet the requirements.

For this reason alone I am against the crossing of breeds with the excuse of creating new breeds when there are plenty of breeds already to choose from, many in danger of dying out, some of which are just what these crosses are trying to be.

thanks for all the advice and your concerns.  the cross breed is only another option but think i prefer the bichons anyway so will look for them in feb/march.

Good choice!

If you are looking for one around feb time i would start contacting breeders now as many people will have waiting lists. Good luck they are a lovely breed!

Bichons are a lovely breed but they hate being left alone and suffer separation anxiety.  I can leave ours for a few hours now and again as long as he can sit on the back of the chair in the living room and look through the window.
Good luck in your search.