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Bichon Frise
The small but sturdy and resilient Bichon Frise stands among the world’s great “personality dogs.” Since antiquity, these irresistible canine comedians have relied on charm, beauty, and intelligence to weather history’s ups and downs.
https://www.akc.org/dog-breeds/bichon-frise/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
Bichon Frise History: From Royal Companion to Family Favorite
The adorable Bichon Frise is among the canine kingdom’s great survivors, relying on charm and intelligence to weather history’s ups and downs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bichon-frise-history/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
Meet Flynn, the 142nd Westminster Best in Show Winner
A full crowd at Madison Square Garden watched as seven incredible canines stood in front of the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Best in Show judge, Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark, on Feb. 13.
As Stenmark pointed at Flynn, the Bichon Frise, his owners went wild in the stands. After competing against 11 other Bichons, Flynn won Best of Breed on [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-flynn-142nd-westminster-best-in-show-winner/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
18 Pictures of Flynn, Westminster 2018 Best in Show Winner
The AKC classifies the Bichon Frise’s bark level as “barks when necessary,” but the way things went last night at the 142nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Show, there was plenty to bark about. Flynn, the winner for the Non-Sporting Group earned the coveted title of Best in Show at the 2018 competition, which came to [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/flynn-westminster-2018-best-in-show-winner-pictures/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Barbara Lundy of Patchwork Bedlingtons & Bichons
Barbara Lundy owns Patchwork Pet Resort in Marshall, Texas. She has traveled the world showing her champion Bedlington Terriers, but her true love is the Bichon Frise. She has spent her career caring, grooming, training, showing, boarding and breeding four-legged furry children.
AKC: How did you get started in breeding dogs?
Barbara: I began working [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-barbara-lundy-patchwork-bedlingtons-bichons/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
Flynn the Bichon Frise Wins 2018 Westminster Best in Show
Following two nights of challenging competition, GCHP CH Belle Creek's All I Care About Is Love, a Bichon Frise known as "Flynn," has been awarded the coveted Best in Show title at the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® at Madison Square Garden in New York on Feb. 13. The decision was [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2018-westminster-best-in-show-winner/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
Holiday Cards: A Great Way to Touch Base with Owners
Many breeders design holiday cards and send them out digitally or via “snail mail” to puppy buyers, friends, and family. Holidays are a great time to get in touch with your puppy owners and thank them for giving wonderful homes to your special pups. We thank these breeders for sharing their cards and hope they [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/holiday-cards-great-way-touch-base-owners/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
Flynn the Bichon Frise Takes Center Stage at New York Fashion Week
Each February, thousands of people travel to New York City for either Fashion Week or The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. But for some, these two worlds collide.
Flynn, the 2018 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Best in Show, took to the runway this year. On Feb. 7, he strutted his stuff at the American Heart Association [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/flynn-takes-center-stage-fashion-week/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
Westminster Dog Show 2018: Group Winners, Best in Show
After two long days of breed judging at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, the best dogs came out to compete in their respective groups. A grand audience at Madison Square Garden watched closely as these beautiful dogs made their way around the ring. Here are the winners for 2018.
Hound Group Winner
GCHG CH [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-2018-results/
| November 21, 2017
Expert Advice
Advice From Three Palm Springs Dog Show Competitors
Thousands of dogs will start 2019 off by traveling to the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Dog Show at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California. Whether you’re attending in person (it’s free!) or watching from your home, here are three competitors on why they started showing dogs.
Make sure to tune in to [...]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/three-dogs-to-watch-at-the-palm-springs-dog-show/
| November 21, 2017