As far as I’m concerned, you can’t beat a terrier as a companion. Their sweet little faces and happy movements remind me of puppyhood, no matter how old they are, and everyone knows how cute puppies are!
Lately we have seen a huge increase in “designer dogs”, dogs that are a mix of purebred types. Breeders and buyers expect the best traits of a breed to be combined in a mix that results in a really good pet.
I myself have a Yorkie-Chon, half Yorkshire Terrier and half Bichon Frise. She is energetic, extremely friendly, smart, and sassy. I’m sure some friends would say she’s too hyper, but that’s the Terrier in her.
A new owner wants to give his puppy the best start in life. What you feed your puppy is extremely important. A Bichon puppy can have trouble digesting food, so you’ll want to have good quality food, and that means meat. Check the label on the package. If it doesn’t list meat as the first ingredient, skip it. Many foods will list corn as the first ingredient. Dogs need meat. Stay away from foods that list a lot of “meal,” like “chicken meal.” “Food” includes parts of the chicken that you definitely don’t want your dog to eat.
Yorkies are a toy breed that can be susceptible to low blood sugar. Because they are so active, especially as puppies, they can burn calories very quickly, resulting in a rapid drop in blood sugar that could even lead to a seizure. Therefore, always have food available to your puppy, so that he can eat what he needs. After about 3 months, these blood sugar drops are usually not a problem and you can start taking your food with you except at mealtimes, which will make homeschooling much easier. Your puppy always needs fresh water available at all times.
I once had a Yorkie who was very picky about what he would eat. She only ate soft foods which resulted in dental problems. This New Yorkie-Chon of ours only gets dry food which helps keep her teeth clean. When he first tried to beg at the table, he ignored her, so she doesn’t get the table scraps.
We love our little girl and want her to have the best health and a long life. Your nutrition is of vital importance to us. The best thing we can do for her nutrition is to treat her like a dog, and only feed her dog food. All of our pup’s nutrition comes from dog food and hard dog treats.