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$1800
AKC Shimmer's Female
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About AKC Shimmer's Female
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We travel often. Contact us to schedule a visit to our home or to meet up. We have multiple trips planned from St. Louis (where our family lives) to Chicago (where lots of friends of ours live), check the site for the posted schedule for delivery, testimonials, updated weights and more pictures of puppies and parents.
www.akcfamilypets.com/available-puppies/
We have beautiful puppies and have been raising puppies for almost 20 years. You are welcome to come to our home or we are able to drive to meet up with you at a convenient location. We are often flexible with traveling since we are located right in the middle of Illinois so it is easy to travel. You can view all of our puppies on our website.
You can also give us a call or text on our cell at (618) 977-5177.
We give lots of extras with our puppies and they are socialized well with our small children (12 and 14yr old). We also have farm animals so the puppies like to play with the rabbits, chickens, geese, turkeys, bigger dogs and the cats. All of our adults are AKC registered so we have legit adults with lots of champions in most of our puppies. Almost all of our adults now are ones that we bred and raised from a baby so we know the lineage well and also guarantee our puppies.
We breed for quality and do all the vaccinations/wormings appropriate for their age. A good portion of our puppies go to prior puppy parents that refer us to their friends/family. We also have lots of veterinarians and doctors who get our puppies for companions and therapy dogs. Most people come back for a second puppy and send us updated pics as their puppies grow. We offer local discounts as well.
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Vaccinated
Vaccinated
Health guarantee
Health guarantee
Pedigree
Pedigree
About The Seller
Fuehne Family Pets
Member for
16 years
Licenses
USDA not required
State licensed
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Bichon Frise Puppies
About Bichon Frise Puppies
What's it like owning a Bichon Frise?
These little white fluffballs will keep your family active and your heart full. The Bichon Frise is one of the sweetest and most sensitive dogs around. They love to run around the yard, play games, or snuggle up on the couch—any activity as long as you’re nearby. Housetraining can be difficult, so remain vigilant when they're still young and learning. Full-grown, they typically weigh 12-18 pounds and stand 9-11 inches tall.
Will a Bichon Frise get along with my other pets?
Bichon Frises are generally excellent with children of all ages. Bichon Frises are eager to make friends with strangers, other dogs, and children. They’re family-friendly pups that may bark or nip during playtime but usually get along well with kids. They're moderate barkers — they'll alert you when something's up but aren't excessive.
How much exercise does a Bichon Frise need?
The Bichon Frise is an active dog that needs daily exercise. Despite their small size, these pups are eager to play indoor games, romp in the yard, or take short walks on the leash. Like cats, they have sudden spikes of energy that turn them into crazy canines running laps around the house. Overall, their exercise needs are low.
What should I expect with Bichon Frise shedding?
The Bichon Frise has a white double coat with a soft, silky, dense undercoat and a coarse, curly outer coat. The fur is fluffy and springs back even when you pat it down. These dogs may have cream or apricot-colored hair. Grooming-wise, this breed is high-maintenance. Bichon Frises are considered hypoallergenic, which can be a plus for allergy sufferers.
Are Bichon Frises easy to train?
Bichon Frises are best suited for apartments and smaller homes. Bichon Frises are good for apartment living because of their size, but they can be difficult to housetrain and may have more accidents if they don’t have a yard or doggy door at their disposal. They are fairly easy to train.
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