Bichon Frise Suggested Reading
Books & Booklets
Booklet -- "Your Bichon Frise"
33 pages of excellent information including the official Breed standard. Mailed post paid. $6.00 single copy. $17.50 for 5 copies. $35.00 for 10 copies. $150 for 50 copies. Available from Donna Rogers, BFCA Supplies. To order send check (US funds only) and order form.
Booklet -- "Illustrated Discussion of the Bichon Frise Standard"
An in depth study of the Bichon Frise Standard for serious exhibitors or judges. Available for $10 from Donna Rogers, BFCA Supplies. To order send check (US funds only) and order form:
"The Complete Bichon Frise" (1990)
Author: Barbara B. Stubbs
Howell Book House, New York
Special discounts available for bulk purchase for sales promotion, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. For details contact:
Howell Book House, New York
Macmillan Publishing Company
866 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022
Collier Macmillan Canada, Inc.
hardcover, 280 pagesAn experienced and well-known Bichon Frise breeder of show quality dogs writes this book. It is written for the beginner and expert person alike and has something for everyone. Included in the book is the history of the breed, grooming instructions, the AKC Bichon Frise Standard-interpreted and explained in detail, medical notes, and many more items even a section on how to choose a puppy.
"The Proper Care of BICHONS FRISES" (1996)
Author: Ann Hearn
T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
211 West Sylvania Avenue
P.O. Box 27
Neptune City, New Jersey 07753
hardcover, 249 pagesIt has lots of helpful information, and LOTS of pictures of Bichons. The book has a beautiful Bichon picture on almost every page.
"This is the Bichon Frise"
Authors: Brearley/Nicholas
T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
211 West Sylvania Avenue
P.O. Box 27
Neptune City, New Jersey 07753
hardcover, 320 pages
"Bichon Frise: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual" (1996)
Author: Richard G. Beauchamp
Barron's Educational Series, Inc.
250 Wireless Boulevard
Hauppauge, New York 11788
Telephone Number: (800) 247-7160 or (800) 645-3476
paperback, 96 pages, $6.95
Shipping & handling $5.95 in United States
Orders shipped in 2 to 3 working daysAn expert answers your questions about the Bichon Frise: feeding, grooming, training and behavior, health, breeding, and much more. Up-to-date and informative, yet clear enough for young pet owners. Filled with full-color photos plus many helpful line drawings. With a special chapter on choosing your Bichon Frise.
"The World of the Bichon Frise"
Author: Anna K. Nicholas
T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
211 West Sylvania Avenue
P.O. Box 27
Neptune City, New Jersey 07753
"The Bichon Frise"
Author: E. Jackie Ransom (England)
Distributed by Trafalgar Square
Howe Hill Road
North Pomfret, Vermont 05053
"Bichons Frises: A New Owner's Guide to Bichons Frises"
Authors: Mary Ellen & Andrew Mills
Authors: Mary Ellen & Andrew Mills
T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
One T.F.H. Plaza
Neptune City, NJ 07753
hardback, 160 pages, $12.95
"Owners Guide to a Happy, Healthy Bichon Frise"
Authors: Mary and Kathy Vogel
Howell Book House, New York
A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company
1633 Broadway
New York, New York 10019
hardcover, 158 pagesThis mother-daughter team has been a major force in the world of the Bichon Frise for over two decades. A book that emphasizes total care, training and companionship!
General Dog Book -- "Responsible Dog Ownership"
Author: Kathy Diamond Davis
Howell Book House, New York
A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company
1633 Broadway
New York, New York 10019
hardcover, 203 pagesThis book is about making informed decisions.
General Dog Books
"Canine Terminology" -- Harold R. Spira, Howell Book House
"The New Dog Steps" -- Rachel Page-Elliott, Howell Book House
"The New Knowledge of Dog Behavior" -- Clarence Pfaffenberger, Howell Books
"The Complete Dog Book" (1992)
Official Publication of the American Kennel Club
Howell Book House, New York, New York
Maxwell Macmillan International
866 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022
Special discounts available for bulk purchase for sales promotion, premiums, fund-raising, or educational use. For details contact:
Macmillan Publishing Company
866 Third Avenue, New York, New York 10022
hardcover, 717 pagesThis book is the official American Kennel Club book that contains the standard of every breed admitted to AKC registration, and the selection, training, breeding, care, and feeding of pure-bred dogs.
Periodicals
"The Bichon Frise Reporter"
Jean Fergus, Editor
Quarterly Magazine
To subscribe contact: The Bichon Frise Reporter
P.O. Box 6369, Department CP, Los Osos, California 93412 USA
Telephone: (805) 528-2007
Subscription Rate, One Year
USA - Regular class $45.00
Canada/Mexico - Regular class $50.00
Overseas Regular mail $72.00
Air mail $105.00Subscribe to The Bichon Frise Reporter, a magazine devoted to the Bichon Frise. The Bichon Frise Reporter is a privately published magazine devoted to the Bichon Frise. BFCA, Inc. provides this hyperlink to the magazine for the convenience of Bichon owners. In return, the magazine will make a donation to the BFCA Health Research Fund for each subscription obtained through this connection.
The beautiful breed magazine that has breathtaking color covers. Big 8.5" by 11", quarterly magazine, with articles by award-winning writers on care, showing, breeding, obedience, medical and general information for all Bichon lovers.
"Pure-Bred Dogs / American Kennel Club Gazette"
Monthly magazine by subscription
American Kennel Club
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
Pamphlets Available from the American Kennel Club
"AKC Policies and Guidelines for Registration Matters"
"Obedience Regulations"
"Rules Applying to Registration and Dog Clubs"
"Dog Record Book" -- for your personal use of record keeping -- A MUST!!!
"Should I Breed my Dog?"