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My basic info
Breed
Bichon Frise
Color
White
Age
Adult
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
–
Sex
Male
Pet ID
–
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
Housetrained
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Hi World...
I'm Justin and I'm a three year old bichon. While I’m a cute little guy of about 18 pounds, I am not quite your average bichon. I’ve had a bit of a rocky start in my young life so I’m going to need a special person who is filled with love - but can also be patient, and consistent, with me.
My favorite thing in the world is to go on walks – and I am extremely well mannered on my leash. I’m in training with my Mom and Dad and have become great friends with my foster brothers and sister. Why I even discovered I can play with them!
On the other hand I’m not wild about the dog park– because there are some dogs I just don’t care for. Mom says I can make friends – but I am selective! I don’t care for puppies, wrestlers or wild acting dogs. I’d rather just play chase with a toy. Mom says I am very nice and kind to my toys -- and I can be very entertaining when I play.
Dad says I'm totally housetrained (he takes me out a lot because I love to go on walks - the more, the better!) and I have learned commands. I know Come, Sit, Let’s Go, Lie Down and Leave It. I am crate trained and completely comfortable hanging out with my blankies and toys. I also like to curl up on my dog bed and watch whatever is going on.
Mom says that I'm not a barker, I don’t chew things and am good in the house - but that it does take time for me to relax and warm up to someone. Once I do, I become a kissing, tail wagging happy guy. It’s just that meeting new people is pretty stressful to me and some people just plain scare me. When they do, I can be pretty scary right back.
Mom says I’ll do best in a home that is a bit on the quiet side - without a lot of new people coming and going. The most important thing for you to know is that I have a lot of potential -- and have come a LONG way already in a very short period of time. In a loving home with an experienced dog person. I can go the rest of the way – and become the happy little bichon I really want to be all the time.
If I sound like the kind of fur kid that you are looking for, please complete an application for me at www.bichonfurkids.org/applications and ask for Justin, 'cause I'll be waiting to hear from you.
