getting a puppy

[Maharani]

Absolutely you can get puppies from rescue centres. They tend not to hang around though.

Any recommendations of organisations in london? Battersea obvs...

 

[Orang Utan]

Don't get a puppy if you work full-time. They cry all day - would you do that to a kid?

 

[Looby]

We need a puppy though. Can you get puppies from rescue homes? I'm very vanilla when it comes to pups so excuse me! Thanks for your advice.

Rescues often have puppies but you might have to wait a bit if you want a specific breed. Most breeds have their own rescue that only rehome that breed.

Is there any reason why it has to be a puppy or a bichon? They're cute but not always the easiest dogs in my experience but I do like bigger dogs so that might just be my personal bias.

I'd say do a lot more research about having a dog in general and about the breed you're looking at. There's some guidance earlier in this thread about making sure you're not buying from a puppy farm. If you're not really careful when getting a puppy you could end up with a dog with serious health problems plus you'll propping up a dreadful and cruel trade.

If you do decide to buy a puppy then the kennel club and champ dogs have puppy and breeder lists. Steer clear of gumtree and online pet selling sites and never buy a puppy online and meet them halfway or have the dog delivered to you.

For a good breeder, you'll probably be questioned to make sure you're suitable and you might end up on a waiting list. You need to do some research on the breeder, meet them and ask if you can see the mum and the dad if possible (and ask to see them every time you visit). Ask what health checks they do before breeding, what experience they have, will the puppy be health checked and vaccinated before you get them. What age can you have the puppy as this shouldn't be too early.

Have a look at battersea and dogs trust for rescue dogs as well as breed rescues. I'm not sure what other rescues there are where you live.

 

[Maharani]

Rescues often have puppies but you might have to wait a bit if you want a specific breed. Most breeds have their own rescue that only rehome that breed.

Is there any reason why it has to be a puppy or a bichon? They're cute but not always the easiest dogs in my experience but I do like bigger dogs so that might just be my personal bias.

I'd say do a lot more research about having a dog in general and about the breed you're looking at. There's some guidance earlier in this thread about making sure you're not buying from a puppy farm. If you're not really careful when getting a puppy you could end up with a dog with serious health problems plus you'll propping up a dreadful and cruel trade.

If you do decide to buy a puppy then the kennel club and champ dogs have puppy and breeder lists. Steer clear of gumtree and online pet selling sites and never buy a puppy online and meet them halfway or have the dog delivered to you.

For a good breeder, you'll probably be questioned to make sure you're suitable and you might end up on a waiting list. You need to do some research on the breeder, meet them and ask if you can see the mum and the dad if possible (and ask to see them every time you visit). Ask what health checks they do before breeding, what experience they have, will the puppy be health checked and vaccinated before you get them. What age can you have the puppy as this shouldn't be too early.

Have a look at battersea and dogs trust for rescue dogs as well as breed rescues. I'm not sure what other rescues there are where you live.

We want a small, barely shedding dog and the research I've done on bichons fit our criteria. They are good with kids andother pets. I'm not totally vanilla...I know about puppy farms and take stock of what you have said. Thank you.

 

[trashpony]

We want a small, barely shedding dog and the research I've done on bichons fit our criteria. They are good with kids andother pets. I'm not totally vanilla...I know about puppy farms and take stock of what you have said. Thank you.

If you know about puppy farms, then obviously you won't buy a dog from Pets4Homes or Gumtree.

There don't seem to be any puppies from reputable breeders available at the moment: Bichon Frise Dog Clubs

If you want a new puppy in August (school holidays?), I think you're probably going to have to wait until next year. I got my pedigree puppy in August but put a deposit down in June.

 

[kebabking]

If you want a decent dog of a specific breed - unless it's something like a SBT - for August then I'm afraid you've missed the boat by months.

For a breed that is as popular, and therefore prone to puppy farming, as the Bishon you should (imv) talk to the kennel club, they will put you in touch with reputable breeders who will vet you and may put you on their list for upcoming litters. Next August might be a runner...

Sorry, it's not like buying a car, it's like having a kid.

 

[tonysingh]

Crumble

11 week old chihuahua. There you go.