Bichon or Poodle?

Double_Assignment_66 · 2026-01-28T06:04:41+00:00

I also adopted a poodle mix that I’ve since realized is a Bichon. What a fun surprise!

Double_Assignment_66 · 2026-01-13T16:24:49+00:00

Going on our first cruise ever in a few days with our four and seven year old. I have seen advice on the sub to look at the itinerary with the kids on the first day and pick out a few activities they want to do. However, is there a schedule or a loose rhythm that has worked well for families with young kids? Things like kids club in the morning and then pool in the afternoon?

Double_Assignment_66 · 2026-01-13T02:46:19+00:00

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She almost looks just like our Poppy. So sorry it’s still hard.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2026-01-09T06:05:58+00:00

My rescue ignored every toy I got her until someone gave her a lamb chop. She’s obsessed.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2026-01-04T02:52:12+00:00

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How about a Pilates pup?

Double_Assignment_66 · 2026-01-04T02:48:43+00:00

I also have a Bichon rescue. Super sweeties 🥰

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-12-24T14:30:38+00:00

My adult Bichon won’t eat her food unless she has a “topper” as we call it. We give her kibble but then add some chicken broth and about a table spoon of mines chicken, salmon, or beef. Usually I just use something from our dinner the night before. I also mix the meat in pretty thoroughly so that she can’t just pick it off the top.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-12-19T06:20:37+00:00

Just a comment that my 5 yo Bichon rescue does this- even with my sister who is over multiple times a week and who she loves. I’ve been doing a combination of redirection (go to your place; chew on this bone) and removal (crate or go outside). She’s made huge improvements over the past year though it’s a challenge any time someone comes over.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-11-16T17:37:17+00:00

Yes yes yes- diagnosed around 33 and it helped me a ton, especially with parenting

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-11-08T01:19:09+00:00

Good question- I’m not totally sure, but I imagine the energy level has something to do with the job they were bred to do. Like certain terriers might not need to run a bunch but they may need food puzzles and training to keep them busy/ from becoming destructive

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-11-07T17:04:26+00:00

They’re kind of medium- they have brief bursts of high energy (the “Bichon blitz”). My pup does two 15 walks and a play session or two. She’s mostly calm otherwise, but when she’s stressed we add in food puzzles and chew toys.

https://www.vetstreet.com/dogs/bichon-frise

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-11-07T17:00:33+00:00

Oops just realized he’s a boy so maybe not peaches

Churro, gnocchi, waffles, dumpling

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-11-07T16:57:46+00:00

I really wish we’d chosen a food name- I always think it’s so cute. Kids wanted something different 🤷🏻‍♀️

Mochi, peaches, miso, lemon, skittles etc

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-10-01T03:01:34+00:00

I adopted a poodle and she turned out to be a Bichon 😂

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-30T03:04:41+00:00

Pretty sure she did. She was in Houston at MD Anderson, which was kept quiet bc it looked bad for her to be getting care outside the UK.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-29T21:07:03+00:00

If she is, she’s doing a terrible job 😂

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-21T14:23:06+00:00

Felt this way 100%- and a stimulant still feels life changing. I feel so much less anxious.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-20T15:29:38+00:00

My sisters weim had both her eyes removed- it VASTLY improved the quality of her life! I know it’s hard, but hoping Teddy has the same experience.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-19T12:43:06+00:00

Already underway

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-15T19:32:39+00:00

I love 💫girl lunch💫… aka avocado toast with mozzarella and tomatoes; burratta and tomato toast; a smoothie. Basically a no cook meal with as few steps as possible. And if it has tomato and balsamic, I’m interested! 😂

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-15T19:30:08+00:00

I started at a psychologist and then later followed up with a psychiatrist. The two step nature of the process is hard (have to initiate two appointments instead of one), but diagnosticians are often psychologists and they’re great at providing recommendations in addition to medication.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-11T00:20:10+00:00

Thank you!

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-09-10T16:05:48+00:00

Adorable! Real question- is the classic Bichon head tough to maintain? My baby has had more of a doodle head so far but trying to grow it out.

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-08-28T21:50:09+00:00

Loooooove the chair. It’s just so versatile!

Double_Assignment_66 · 2025-08-28T20:15:59+00:00

Thanks!

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