Finding Bichon Frise puppies for sale can be a lot like a modern treasure hunt. Since they are not usually among the top twenty most bred dogs in America, it takes patience and determination to find the puppy for you. You should skip any Internet site that sells puppies like Amazon.com sells books for the same reason you also should stay away from pet stores that sell puppies, as all of those puppies are from puppy mills. No self-respecting dog breeder would ever sell puppies to a pet store.

Begin to dig by looking for American Kennel Club or state approved dog breeders, preferably those who will allow you to visit their kennel or home in order to meet the other canine members of the family of their Bichon Frise puppies for sale. You can find these breeders online, from your vet, from dog magazines, from the AKC or the Bichon Club of America or from attending local dog shows and seeing who bred the dog you admire.

You also should never get Bichon Frise puppies for sale off of Internet sites that ship puppies anywhere in the country or even the world. These are virtual fronts for puppy mills. Sometimes, they are scams to get your money and don't deliver any puppy. You can find loving Bichon Frise puppies for sale in classified ads, but be careful. Often, people who do not know what they are doing breed these puppies.

The best place to find Bichon Frise puppies for sale is from an American Kennel Club or state licensed dog breeder. These puppies will not only have the temperament and looks you want, they are also healthy, often come with beginning training lessons and are purebred. You also can get to see the family the puppy comes from, especially the mother. The mother dog will be about the most influential trainer your puppy will have. And, the breeder will usually help answer any of your questions about Bichon Frise puppy care.

Very rarely will a breeder have any Bichon Frise puppies for sale at the exact moment you are looking for one. Most breeders only have a few Bichon Frise puppies for sale a year. This will give you the time to get to know the environment the puppies are raised in and get to know the mother dog. You will be put on a waiting list and be subject to interviews by the breeder before being allowed to buy a puppy.

It's never been easier to find AKC approved Bichon Frise breeders. You can find them by attending local dog shows, by talking to Bichon Frise owners and even by asking your vet. You can also look through dog magazines, whether they are for all breeds or for Bichons in particular. You will also find them online. Be very careful with answering any classifieds in the newspaper or online. Sometimes people who haven't a clue as to what they should be doing breed these puppies.