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Frequently Asked Questions
Q : What is the price of your puppies and what is the process to purchase ?
A : Our pups are $2000 for males, $2500 for females. Ltd. AKC registration male or female. We request that you fill out our "puppy questionnaire" this page can be found on this website. We use this list to reach out to puppy parents when a Bichon becomes available to you. When females give birth, we will review this list and reach out to parents. You can pay upfront, make payments or pay Final amount at pick up, but it must be guaranteed funds only. Bank cashier check or cash.
Q : What size crate do you use ?
A : Our adult dogs use a 36" crate that we purchase from Chewy.com. or Amazon. At approx. 7 weeks old our puppies start training in a 24" crate to help them to gain some independence. Separate crates, but right next to their siblings. We recommend you purchase the adult 36" crate and overstuff with blanket or bed to make it comfy on one end and a pee pad on the other end, their little bladders can't hold it through the night. Once potty training is done he/she will have plenty of space to grow into.
Q : How can I fly in to pick up my puppy ?
A : We live just minutes from ILM airport (Wilmington International) Delta Airlines and American Airlines both fly pups out of this airport. Click the links to get ALL the information !
NOTE: as of 1/2/2019 we have learned that, American flys as young as 8 wks old, with flight health certification, Delta flys no younger then 10 wk olds with flight health certification. Spirit flys as young as 8 wk olds, no certification required.
Q : Do you ship your puppies ?
A : We are sorry but we do not ship our puppies in an airline cargo hold by themselves. The safety and well being of our pups is of the utmost importance to us. If the distance is to far to drive, and you can not fly with your new pup in the passenger cabin, we recommend a fly nanny or a ground courier service. Our transportation page is Transportation & Flight Nanny | capefearbichons.
Here are the two companies we have been using and trust through the years :
LIBERTY ACRES KENNELS SEMPER FI TRANSPORT
libertyacres501@gmail.com Semperfipettransport@Gmail.com
Tel: (501) 336-4274 tel: (910) 358-4606
Q : CAN I SEE THE PARENTS IF I HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT ?
A ::Yes, in most cases both parents may be onsite and may be available for you to see. If you are flying in, we can pick you up at the airport (ilm) and bring you to our home. We would be happy to shuttle you !
Q : WHAT DO YOU FEED YOUR DOGS AND PUPPIES
A : Our puppies start on a Kirkland signature canned wet puppy food with water added to make it thin and soupy. When they start getting their teeth in we'll add a moistened Natural Balance puppy kibble. Then they graduate to moistened Natural Balance kibble until they go home. Your food selection from there is your decision, whether you continue or if you have a preferred brand. We will provide a week's worth for you to transition them to a new food. We suggest Farmers dog, Ollie, NomNomNow and stella & chewy freeze-dried raw food, these can be found on chewy.com. or Amazon. You can also prepare meals yourself; a big help is Dr Beckers homemade meals book. (if you have the time to prepare) you must also provide nutrients, bone meal.... etc.
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Q : Why is my puppies hair so wispy, fly away and patchy ?
A : It's important to know, that your Bichon Frises coat will change drastically from puppy hood to adulthood. Their baby coat can be curly, straight or wavy. This does not mean that they will have the same hair when they are fully grown. No one can guess what your baby will look like. The look of the parents will help to determine that, but no one can guess how many generations back your babies look will come from. Some straight haired babies develop a lot of curl and some curly babies get straighter hair as adults. Each puppy is different.
When you first get your Bichon baby, she probably had a light fur coat but at around three to six months of age this will change and she will start to grow in her soft baby coat.
Your puppy may drop its infant coat from the head down to the tail and look as if the night elves were taking out her hair one at a time. If you look closely you will see short hair growing in underneath. This new baby hair will continue to grow and get thicker until the puppy is an adult at 3 years of age.
Yes, she will lose her first hair (infant hair) and go through a stage of having a thin, patchy, ugly coat, followed by growing in a thicker adult coat. This can happen anywhere from 3-8 months. Her full adult coat should be in place by 3 years of age. Breeding and bloodlines do determine exactly how full a dog's coat will be. The boy's hair tends to grow in a lot faster than the girls do.
Q: WHY DO BICHONS FRISES HAVE SPOTTED SKIN?
A: As a Bichon gets older, cow-like spots and splotches may appear on its belly. The spots are more prominent with a summer haircut or after a bath. This is an accumulation of melanin that is genetic and is a normal response to sun exposure in white or light-colored dogs. Likewise, the pigment of a Bichon's nose may lighten after several summer's worth of outdoor play, and with more time spent outside.
Q: WHY DO BICHONS FRISES CHEW ON THEIR FEET?
A: Foot chewing may be a sign of allergies or irritation. It may just be front prolonged wet feet. Bichons can be prone to allergies, so a dog who often chews on its feet should be seen by a veterinarian to rule out an allergy, injury, or other irritation.
Q: HOW DO YOU PREVENT BROWN STAINING ON A BICHON FRISE?
A: While the pinkish- to brown-colored staining on a Bichon's face and body may be caused by eating, saliva from grooming, or walking through dirt and mud, some staining may be related to eye conditions or other health problems. The first step to preventing staining on a Bichon would be to speak with the veterinarian to rule out a medical concern. If there is no medical cause for the staining, regular cleaning of the stained areas and wiping tears from the eyes may help. Iron in water can cause fur discoloration, as can dog food that includes dyes. Keeping the facial hair trimmed and wiping the dog's face daily can minimize staining due to food and water, but it may never fully prevent staining. See our Bichon eye staining page for more information.
Q: DO YOU OFFER SHOW QUALITY PETS OR BREEDING RIGHTS OF MALE OR FEMALE PUPS ?
A: No, sorry we do not offer any other AKC registration other then Limited, no breeding rights, nor do we offer any pup that we would consider show ring ready. Our pups are mainly for companionship.
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