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Old January 8th, 2007, 03:57 AM
Snowy911 Snowy911 is offline
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Do most Bichons have health problem?

Hi, this is my first posting.

Can some Bichon owners or breeders tell me if Bichons are very very prone to skin problem and allergies? Are there any Bichon that has no skin/allergies problem? Do Bichon always have premature cataract problems and hip dysplasia? Can allergies be screened genetically? What does the breeder mean by his health guarantee?

Are there any reputable breeder located within Vancouver, BC, Canada?

Thanks for the advice!
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Old January 8th, 2007, 01:15 PM
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All dogs have their issues... If it's a good breeder, they'll tell you what's in the health guarantee, whether it's elbows, heart, eyes, or other things that can be affected genetically. This site might help you: http://www.upei.ca/~cidd/intro.htm Scroll down to "dog breeds" and then select the "Bichon frise" from the list.

You can't screen for allergies preventatively, but, IMO, if the line is strong genetically, the allergies shouldn't be as prevalent. Allergies aren't inherited, but a weaker system can be.
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Old January 8th, 2007, 04:20 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Perhaps you could ask your local veterinarian's office if they know of a reputable breeder.
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