I’ve been looking into the bichon frises. They r very expensive, some even in the thousands! Plus they are kinda big… 12-16 lbs is kinda big for me. I would like one that’s maybe 8 lbs at the most. I think they are very cute and there personalities are great! If anyone knows of anything, please answer! Thanks a bunch<3
The annual cost to care for a dog similar to a Bichon will be in the thousands – food, vet, supplies, training, emergencies, professional grooming, etc. If you can’t afford $1000-2000 per year for the next 10-15+ years to CARE FOR the dog, then do not get it.
That said, the Bichon Frise is related to many other Mediteranian/Continental toy spaniel derivative breeds – the Toy Poodle, the Maltese, the Coton de Tulear, and the Havanese. Those are your best bet for a smaller-but-similar Bichon-like dog.
Is There a Smaller and Cheaper Version of the Bichon Frise? is a post from: Bichon Frise Guide