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- Video Page | capefearbichons
This page is provided for puppy parents who can't visit in person, so they may watch their puppies grow Cape Fear Bichons Video page You can watch all our videos in one location on our youtube channel ! Just Click Here Current Videos PreviousVideos Available between the hrs. of 8:00am - 6:00pm everyday Content, including images, displayed on this website, is protected by copyright laws. Downloading, republication, retransmission or reproduction on this website is strictly prohibited.
- Acredidations | Cape Fear Bichons
We strive to give the best care we can to our puppies Cape Fear Bichons Accredidations AKC BRED WITH H.E.A.R.T. PROGRAM As part of AKC’s century-long commitment to advance the health and welfare of all dogs, the AKC has a new program called Bred with H.E.A.R.T. The program gives AKC a new way to engage, encourage and recognize ALL breeders who meet specific health testing standards and who participate in continuing education. Click on the links below to learn more about the specific commitments that an AKC Bred with H.E.A.R.T. breeder makes to the health and well-being of their dogs. http://www.caninehealthinfo.org/brdreqs.html?breed=BCF fullsizeoutput_2b7.jpeg images.jpeg american-kennel-club.jpg fullsizeoutput_2b7.jpeg Levi Bunny Bubbles Coco Cookie Tippy Tootsie Maya Sugar Gigi Penny Core OFA Health Screenings for Bichon Frise Hips (OFA or PennHip): Radiographic evaluation to rule out hip dysplasia, a rare but debilitating condition in the breed. Patellar Luxation: A physical exam checking for knee joint instability. Eyes (CAER): Examination by a board-certified ophthalmologist to detect congenital and hereditary eye diseases. Cardiac Evaluation: Exam for congenital heart disease, ideally performed by a cardiologist. Genetic Health testing our dogs Optimal Selection™ Advanced Canine provides breeders with the most comprehensive test of its kind. We’ve taken the latest scientific research on dog population genetics and developed a simple and easy at–home swab test, ideal for use on purebred or purpose-bred dogs. Streamline your genetic testing with comprehensive breeder services and tools. With one simple cheek swab, you'll get the Optimal Selection™ Canine genetic testing panel plus an ISAG 2020 DNA profile, with complimentary self-service parentage testing (potential parents and offspring must have Wisdom provided ISAG 2020 DNA profiles within your account). You’ll also be able to forecast genetic outcomes with Litter Predict and share results with other breeders through Breeder Access.
- First Day with your new Bichon | capefearbichons
We found this information online and felt it was great information for new Bichon parents First Day with your new Bichon Your First Day at Home With a New Puppy: Tips For Day One The day you bring your new Bichon home, is the day you’ve been waiting for. It’s your first day as long-term companions, and you want to begin bonding with your pup immediately. Start off right by staying home, so you can make your puppy feel secure and enjoy every minute of this experience. Here are some tips to make sure the first day is the best it can be for your puppy, for you, and for your family. Introducing Puppy to a New Home Limit your puppy’s access. Too many new places, smells, and people at once may confuse him. Instead, let him explore a designated area where you are, too. Then introduce him to the rest of the house, one room at a time. Choose a potty spot. Start by taking him to the outside area where you want him to eliminate. When he does relieve himself, use a command that you’ll stick to like “go potty” and reward him with a special treat and praise. Introduce him to his new family. If possible, do this one person at a time. Give him a chance to meet each of you quietly. Supervise young children. Discourage them from picking up the puppy. Let them hold him in their laps with your help. Minimize stress and excitement. Don’t invite friends and neighbors over to meet him yet. That will be important very soon, but should not start on the first day. Introduce other family pets. Puppies are still developing their communication skills and don’t understand the rules set in place by adult dogs. As long as an adult dogs behavior is appropriate when correcting a puppy, it’s okay if she growls a little. If the elder dog becomes agitated, separate or redirect the puppy. Don’t interact with dogs outside your home. Because your puppy hasn’t gotten all his shots, he shouldn’t interact with strange dogs or even walk where other dogs do. Start enforcing rules. The puppy needs to learn the house rules from the very beginning. Praise good behavior. Set your rules ahead of time and stick to them, for example: Where do you want puppy to sleep? Is puppy allowed on furniture? Start a Routine and Stick to It Structure will help your new Bichon feel secure and understand what’s expected of him. Routine makes it easier for everyone, humans included. Create a schedule and stick to it ! Mealtime, however you decide to feed your puppy, 2 or 3 times a day, put your puppy on a regular feeding schedule. What goes in on a regular schedule will come out on a regular schedule. Potty breaks Every time your puppy eats, drinks, wakes up, plays, sniffs around the room — most young puppies have to pee at least every 45 minutes when awake. Pick the puppy up and carry him to the designated potty area. Never punish him for house training “mistakes.” When he pees or poops outside, reward him immediately. Playtime: Your puppy needs exercise and interaction with you. A word of caution: sustained, strenuous exercise (long runs, jumping) is not good for puppies, but playing with toys and with you, mental stimulation with puzzles, and running in the yard are great. A tired puppy is a good puppy. Dreamland: Young puppies sleep alot; in fact, some will sleep 16-to-18 hours a day. Plan on several nap times during the day. You may need to put a crate in a quiet part of the house so he won’t be disturbed. At night, set a puppy bedtime and help him get used to the routine. Surviving the First Night Some puppies sleep through the night right from the start. Others may cry for a few nights. And some may not be able to hold their pee and will need a middle of the night trip outside. Hopefully before too long this will be over. For many puppies, evening is the “witching hour,” and if you anticipate it by initiating play, he may use up some energy and settle down. An evening stroll gives him exercise and a chance to take a potty break. Be sure he potties right before bed. Put the crate in your bedroom if need be. Your pup will feel more secure if he has you nearby. Our supplied blanket and stuffed toy that smells like his mother and siblings should be in his crate. A set bedtime makes his adjustment and house training easier for everyone. It doesn’t matter if it’s 8 p.m. or midnight, as long as it becomes a routine. Take him to his crate and help him settle down for the night – giving him a small treat when he goes in willingly. If your puppy is not yet able to make it through the night, when he whines, quietly carry him out for a quick, boring potty break. Then put him back in the crate. If the pup cries, do not put him in your bed unless that is where you want him to sleep. You can put the crate right next to your bed and put your hand inside to reassure him that you’re there. A crate is like a den where a puppy normally won’t pee. Building Strong Bonds With lots of affectionate contact with the family, consistent rules and routine, and rewards for good behavior, your puppy will quickly learn his place in his new “pack.” Most importantly, you will establish a bond that will endure throughout his life.
- Sires and Dames | Cape Fear Bichons
This is our current breeding male and females. Click "link" to see pedigree Sires and Dams Our Bichons live in our home with us. They are family members and loved and cherished as such. We breed for quality, not quantity Levi (Stud) Cape Fear's Levi Sugar Cape Fear's Powdered Sugar Coco Cape Fear's Sweet Coconut Bubbles Cape Fear's Sparkling Champaign Bubbles Tippy Cape Fear's Tiny Tippy Toes Tootsie Cape Fear's Tootsie Pop Gigi Cape Fear's Georgina Darlings Cookie Cape Fear's Sugar Cookie Bunny Cape Fear's Funny Bunny Maya 8 months Cape Fear's Moonbeam Dream Maya Penny 17 weeks up and coming Mama of 2026-2027 Boss (Stud) CH Arralaine's Badlands Boss Jessie Almaza's Jessie my Love
- Grooming Your Bichon Frise | capefearbichons
Here you will find helpful hints and tools should you decide you'd like to groom your Bichon Grooming Your Bichon Frise NOTE : Before grooming your Bichon, it's important to make sure that you will be able to do the job. If your curly-haired pooch is matted, detangling the mats can be painful for your dog and time consuming for you. Also, if your dog is a little rowdy, grooming at home may not be as manageable for you. Supplies You Will Need: a slicker brush whitening shampoo conditioner (optional) finishing spray (optional) pet grooming clippers grooming shears dental spray (optional) ear wash (optional) nail clippers and pet nail grinder blow dryer Bathing Your Bichon When bathing your Bichon, it is important to brush them first as water will tighten any existing mats. Our dogs tend to mat under their front legs. To prevent matting, daily brushing is important . After brushing your dog, put him/her into the tub and wet them from head to toe. I use a cup to help with smaller areas, especially the face. After wetting your Bichon, lather whitening shampoo on their entire body. With our puppies we use Johnson and Johnson no more tears shampoo, its safe for their skin and eyes. Lather extra shampoo on your dog's paws and tear stains. I generally allow the whitening shampoo to sit for a while to get a brighter affect. While I let the whitening shampoo do its work, I clean my Bichon's teeth and ears. There are several ears washes available, I use a recipe I found on the internet. We use Sentry Petrodex Dental Spray for cats and dogs. You literally just have to spray their teeth making sure to spray all of their teeth. I then proceed to rinse off the shampoo. If their fur is not as soft as usual, I will proceed to condition him as well. If their fur is soft, feel free to skip this step. Blow Drying Blow drying a Bichon can be very tricky and is one of the most important steps in grooming your Bichon. Towel dry your dog until he is damp, then proceed to brush him with the slicker brush. I brush down strokes on his body and legs, for example, from the top of the shoulder brush down to his paws. I brush down strokes from under his eyes to the bottom of his muzzle and brush the top part of his head straight back. After this step, your Bichon should have a wet, straight, or slightly wavy appearance. I then proceed to blow dry him while brushing his fur in every direction to get it bone straight. There are certain parts of my dog that don't straighten completely, and this is fairly common. While blow drying, constantly check the blow dryer to make sure it's not too hot by blowing the air on the back of my hand. Remember, dogs are more sensitive to heat than humans are so, if it's hot to you it's definitely hot to them. After your dog is completely dry and straight it's time to grab the clippers. Clipping Your Bichon Give your dog one last brush before using the clippers. (I use Wahl pet clippers that I bought from Walmart for about $30 or so. They came with a couple of different guards, scissors, a comb, and an instructional DVD.) Then cut the bottom of the paws but don't go between the paw pads. Cut around the rectum being careful not to cut the rectum itself. Then, use a number 3 ( 3/8") guard for his body. Shave in downward strokes being careful not to shave their legs as the legs will have to be scissored. It's easier to not shave just above the leg to easier blend their legs when you scissor them later. Do not shave the head either as that will need to be scissored as well. After shaving the body, brush the body and the legs straight down. Try using a picture as a reference to how the legs should look. The front legs should be rounded and straight. Hold the scissors straight down and cut a straight line from the body to the end of the paws. Try not to make big changes because, when you cut too much, it's much harder to fix as opposed to not cutting enough. Cut the bottom of the paws in a circle. When cutting their legs, I've noticed it's easier to go with the line that's already there and cut the pieces that deviate instead of cutting a whole new line. Do the same thing for the back legs except remember to leave a bend for their knee. The Bichon's head is the most important part of grooming. The head should be rounded at the top and flat at the bottom for the utility cut (pet cut). Brush the top up and the bottom down. Cut the ears so that they are even to the bottom of the chin to make sure they blend well. Then round off the top of the head to blend into the ears as well. Be sure to make certain the head is bigger than the body to give a true Bichon look. Tips for Grooming Your Bichon A young puppy will more than likely not be able to be groomed this way as their coat is thinner and less curly. The adult coat comes in at 6-8 months and that's when this type of grooming will work. If you do have a puppy, brush them daily to get them used to being groomed. Try and try again. Your first time cutting your dog probably won't be perfect but if you keep at it eventually, you'll get there The more you groom your dog, the more they will eventually sit still The tail just needs to be combed, it is meant to be bushy Be sure to trim the eye area carefully so your Bichon doesn't constantly have hair falling in his/her eyes Try a sanitation trim on the bottom so their poop doesn't get stuck on your dog's bottom Be patient, grooming can be time consuming
- Bichon eye staining | capefearbichons
Here you will find helpful hints on keeping your Bichons face free from staining Tear Staining With white-coated breeds such as Bichon Frise , many at some point in their life will develop those very distracting, ugly, red-brownish tear stains underneath their eyes, around their muzzles, and in between their toes. The cause can be related to health issues, shape of the eye, blocked tear-ducts, puppy teething, ear infection, allergies (either food or environmental), and so on. Therefore if your normally white-faced puffball develops aggressive staining seemingly out of the blue, first consult your veterinarian, and/or a veterinary ophthalmologist, to rule out any underlying health concern. After confirming your dog is indeed healthy, the following tips and suggestions from my own experience and feedback from other breeders will hopefully restore and maintain that beautiful, white furry face. Examine the quality of your food It is generally agreed among Bichon Frise breeders that although there are numerous and passionate opinions about brands (and further passion about kibble versus raw), a high-quality diet works best for our breed. The corn, wheat, and meats that are used as fillers in inferior-quality foods just don’t ensure long-term good health and can cause allergic reactions, resulting in excess tearing and other problems. Chicken products can often be the source of this problem. Examine the quality of your water We have noticed that they will develop staining pretty quickly in response to excess minerals. Use purified, spring, distilled, or reverse-osmosis water sources. Clean in, means clean out when it comes to water. This is normally not the cause, but can pose a problem, especially due to high iron content ! It is very important to clean water bowls once a day, provide fresh water daily. Keep those moist or “rusty” areas dry! Try using licker bottles (such as for rabbits or hamsters) instead of water bowls, especially for sloppy drinkers. Use paper towels to absorb the excess water around your dog’s mouth after he/she drinks from a bowl. Cornstarch can also be dusted underneath the eye, around the muzzle, and in between toes to help keep these areas dry. Daily eye- and mouth-hair hygiene. A quick daily “face grooming” will go a long way in keeping those stains at bay. Some tips: • Flush eyes with an appropriate canine eye-wash, such as saline eye-wash solutions or Terra Septic eye drops. • Moisten a cotton ball with the same eye wash or a contact lens solution, and rub underneath and around the eye area. • Wash the muzzle hair with dry shampoo or waterless shampoo and a wet washcloth. You may also try 3% hydrogen peroxide on a paper towel. Comb and blow-dry afterwards. • One of the biggest helpers, keep the hair around the eyes trimmed to avoid it irritating the eye and causing tearing. Use a pair of blunt/rounded end scissors to keep the hair trimmed away from the eyes. Especially the inside corners. If you don't feel comfortable doing this, make sure your groomer does it. These conditions can last from puppyhood to 7 months due to teething, but generally you'll see improvments as they mature by 3-4 months. The short of the story is that unfortunately there isn’t just one foolproof preventative, and each dog responds a little differently, so it often takes a little experimenting and patience—but it is worth the effort to have that precious little white face smiling at you ! click picture to purchase We have heard good things about this product. It may work for you !!
- Home | Cape Fear Bichons
We are Cape Fear Bichons, a breeder of Bichon Frise puppies. We breed for quality no quantity. We are a breeder of H.E.A.R.T. All breeding dogs are O.F.A.& genetically tested, our goal is to continue to produce beautiful, healthy dogs that meet the breed standard. Cape Fear Bichons Veteran owned and operated Ltd. AKC registered pure bred Bichon Frise puppies from champion bloodlines Available to answer questions via text or email between the hrs. of 8:00am - 5:00pm everyday Available for visits, inquire ahead of time Content, including images, displayed on this website, is protected by copyright laws. Downloading, republication, retransmission or reproduction on this website is strictly prohibited.
- Raising a Healthy puppy | capefearbichons
This image is of puppies in young bone development. Raising a healthy puppy This is something I think everyone should see. This x-ray is of an 8 week old puppy. When you get your 8/10-week-old puppies, please keep this image in mind. Their bones do not even touch yet. They plod around so cutely with big floppy paws and wobbly movement because their joints are entirely made up of muscle, tendons, ligaments with skin covering. Nothing is fitting tightly together or has a true socket yet. When you run them excessively or don't restrict their exercise to stop them from overdoing it during this period you don't give them a chance to grow properly. Every big jump or excited bouncing run causes impacts between the bones. In reasonable amounts this is not problematic and is the normal wear and tear that every animal will engage in. But when you're letting puppy jump up and down off the lounge or bed, take them for long walks/hikes, you are damaging that forming joint. When you let the puppy scramble on tile with no traction you are damaging the joint. You only get the chance to grow them once. A well built body is something that comes from excellent breeding and a great upbringing-BOTH, not just one. Once grown - around 12-18 months depending on their breed, you will have the rest of their life to spend playing and engaging in higher impact exercise. So keep it calm while they're still young and give the gift that can only be given once.
- Pet Supplies | capefearbichons
This is just a link to Chewy.com great family-owned business for all your pet needs with the convivence of delivery right to your door. We have found that there is one company online that has almost everything you will need at a great price for your Bichon, and the best part is, it arrives right at your front door. Yes, you may need something they don't carry one day, but most of the time they have you covered !!
- Bichon links | capefearbichons
Here you can find many important links concerning the Bichon American Kennel Club Bichon Frise Reporter Bichon Information Station Training your Dog yourself Bichon Frise Club of America Orthopedic Foundation for Animals 5 Things You Should Know Before You Adopt a Bichon
- Adoption agreement and Health Guarantee | capefearbichons
This page will let you preview the adoption agreement you will sign at time of delivery. Cape Fear Bichons Adoption Agreement and Health Guarantee Purchaser: _______________________________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________________________________ Birth Date: ____________________Sex: F___ M___ Phone #_____________________________ Buyer understands that the puppy/dog is being sold as pet quality. This puppy/dog is guaranteed to be delivered in good physical Health, and up to date on vaccinations at the time of adoption. The adopter has a period of 7-10 days after placement date or date acquired to have the puppy/dog examined by a veterinarian of his/her choice. If the adopter chooses to not have the puppy/dog examined within the 7-10 days of date acquired, then he/she accepts the puppy ‘as is’ at the time of placement. The adopter agrees to properly house their new puppy/dog, and to provide proper nutrition, and scheduled vaccinations/worming, and veterinary care, as needed or required by state law. Any evidence that the puppy/dog has been neglected or abused will void this contract. If the purchaser feels he/she can no longer care for this puppy/dog, the breeder should be notified so as to assist in finding the puppy/dog a new suitable home by providing potential adopters contact information to owner. If the dog is returned to Cape Fear Bichons, owner forfeits any adoption fee. These monies will be used for care, rehoming, feeding and any medical expenses. This puppy/dog is guaranteed to be free of Genetic Health Disorders within the first 2 years of life if the puppy/dog has not been bred and it is found to have a genetic defect. Defect must be certified by a reputable veterinarian, rendering it to be incapacitated and an unsuitable companion. The adopter agrees to surrender the puppy/dog to the breeder with signed registration papers. Contract is void if owner does not agree to return the puppy/dog. Upon return, the breeder agrees to replace the puppy/dog with one of the same type and sex. Replacement will be a puppy/dog of the breeder’s choice of stock on hand, or expected litters within one year. The Breeder may request a 2nd opinion to verify the said genetic defect prior to agreeing to replacement. All shipping costs and veterinarian expenses incurred are the sole responsibility of the purchaser and are Non-refundable. If the dog dies suddenly within the 2 year guarantee period, the owner is responsible to have an autopsy performed to determine the cause of death or Cape Fear Bichons assumes no responsibility for its death. A diagnosis of coccidiosis, giardia, parasites, ear mites or any other type of bacterial infection does not render the puppy/dog incapacitated or unsuitable. Guarantee does not cover previously stated conditions or non-life-threatening disorders such as hypoglycemia, uneven bites, undescended testicles, cherry eyes, inguinal or umbilical hernias or patellar luxation. Breeder makes no guarantee as to the adult size, color or show quality of puppy. Spaying or Neutering before their full growth potential (before 10 months) will void all health guarantees. Purchaser: ___________________________________________________ Seller: ______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________Cape Fear Bichons 910-523-2820
- Frequently Asked Questions | capefearbichons
This page consists of some of our most asked question. You can aways reach out to us to have your specific questions answered Frequently Asked Questions Q : What is the price of your puppies and what is the process to purchase ? A : Our pups are $2500 for male or females. Ltd. AKC registration. 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. We wait for the pus to be thriving until we ask for a $300 deposit. You can pay upfront, make payments or pay Final amount at pick up, if doing so, 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 eating Ross-Wells Titan red, beef and fish complete raw food. This food is only available through local co-ops. The closest readily available, and shelf stable raw food is Stella & Chewy dehydrated raw pucks. Your food selection from there is your decision, whether you continue raw or if you have a preferred brand. We will provide a week's worth for you to transition them to a new food. You'll need to do this slowly as to not upset their stomachs. We also suggest Farmers dog, Ollie, NomNomNow and any fresh 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. We always say, "feed the best food you can afford" 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.