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  • Are Those the Car Keys I Hear?

    If your Bichon Frise is anything like Sprite, then you know that you can't get your car keys out without your pet thinking that it is not only time for you to go, but time for them to get to go do one of their very favorite things in life…. (…)

  • I'm Not Sure… But I Think Our Dog is a CAT!

    If you have a dog like Sprite, you may be wondering if he/she is a dog or cat. In our house, we refer to Sprite as our Dog-Cat. (…)

  • Sprite is becoming Garfield!

    Poor Sprite! I am sure she would be offended to know that I am writing about all of her early problems!  But, she sure has mellowed out this past year. (…)

  • What's with this Crate-Thing!?

    As I said in my previous blog, we had a lot of problems with Sprite until her first birthday. You would never guess now…. since she is such a loving, wonderful pet. (…)

  • What's with the Wallflower?!?

    Well, as I said in my last blog entry……… Sprite developed/had some very peculiar habits as a puppy. (…)

  • A Little Wall Flower, She Is Not!

    Every once in a while, when I talk about adding another dog to our family, I am gently reminded about how difficult a time we had with Sprite when she first joined us. (…)

  • Rain Means Mud!!!

    Sprite tries to act like she doesn't seek out the few patches of grass that become muddy when it rains. And, I mean she "tries to act" like she just mistakenly goes through the mud. (…)

  • What is it Now?

    Well, I got really good news last night. We were eating dinner when Sprite's vet called and told us the good news…. Sprite doesn't have any crystals in her urine. (…)

  • Tearless Puppy Shampoo………..

    I just had a recent question about the type of shampoo that we use with Sprite. (…)

  • Searching for the right Bichon Frise groomer

    As I said before, it wasn't easy finding the right groomer for Sprite. (…)

  • Finding a Bichon Frise groomer

    As I wrote in my previous blog, finding a groomer is something you have to do when you first adopt your Bichon Frise. (…)

  • Grooming a Bichon

    When we first brought Sprite home, she was a little "mangy," even though we had bought her from a reputable pet store. (…)

  • Doggy doors sometimes lead to barking dogs left in back yards…

    Why is it that no matter how polite you try to be, there are always people out there who just don't give a crumb? (…)

  • Bichon Teeth…… Is it normal to see so many crack?!?

    I haven't blogged in a while because I have been busy with family commitments. (…)

  • Bichon Frise's Need for Attention

    Who would have ever guessed that our Sprite would become so demanding for our attention. As I sit here writing my blog, she is whining for attention…. something she gets quite a bit of! (…)

  • A high maintenance dog!

    Boy! Our Sprite is sure a high maintenance dog! (…)

  • Who's the Alpha?

    Sprite is really doing great! (…)

  • Aging

    Sprite is certainly a wonderful companion to me! Now that both of our children have moved out, we really have become aware of how many hours of enjoyment Sprite gives us each day. (…)

  • Skin Problems — and daily walks

    Sprite is really doing well… except for her occasional skin problems. I can't believe that I used to think that her skin flare-ups were such a big deal…. (…)

  • Young Again!

    Sprite is jumping, bopping, and having a great time these days! It is almost as if she has gone back in time… at least three years. (…)