The Bichon sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy sufferers.

Considerable grooming required.

Several books on how to groom this breed available.

A slicker brush, steel comb and nail clippers (guillotine type) required.

Brushing required daily to prevent matting.

Part hair right down to skin and brush right through undercoat up to the outer layer.

If the outer layer of coat brushed only, undercoat liable to become matted.

Pay special attention to friction areas such as inside of rear legs, under armpits as these have tendency to tangle and become matted.

Be gentle while grooming, so that dog feels this to be a pleasurable time rather than a painful one.

There are many professional groomers that have lots of experience with this breed should you decide to go this route instead of doing the grooming yourself.

Check professional groomer out thoroughly before using services, a good reference from a friend is useful. Make sure premises are clean and dogs are handled gently.

Start a young pup as soon as possible to stand for grooming so that it becomes an accepted daily occurance.

Should you decide to use services of professional groomer, daily brushing to prevent matting is still required.

Clumps of matting if left too long are impossible to comb or brush out, so prevention is better than cure.

Check ears and clean regularly.

Nails should be clipped approx every four to five weeks, depending on individual dogs.

Keep eyes clean and free of facial hair.

Shampooing with gentle shampoo is acceptable when necessary.

For more details check with the breeder for assistance.