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Suggested Reading List

Titles Relating to the Bichon Frise

BF Book

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.

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"Illustrated Discussion of the Bichon Frise Standard" -- BFCA $10.00
An in depth study of the Bichon Frise Standard for serious exhibitors or judges. Available from Charlotte Moellenback, address below.

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"The Complete Bichon Frise" 1990

Stubbs Book 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 pages

An 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.

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"The Proper Care of BICHONS FRISES" 1996


Hearn Author: Ann Hearn

T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
211 West Sylvania Avenue
P.O. Box 27
Neptune City, New Jersey 07753
hardcover, 249 pages



It has lots of helpful information, and LOTS of pictures of Bichons. The book has a beautiful Bichon picture on almost every page.

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"This is the Bichon Frise"


Brearley/Nicholas Book Authors: Brearley/Nicholas

T.F.H. Publications, Inc.
211 West Sylvania Avenue
P.O. Box 27
Neptune City, New Jersey 07753
hardcover, 320 pages



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"Bichon Frise: A Complete Pet Owner's Manual" 1996

Beauchamp Book

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 $3.75 in United States
Orders shipped in 2 to 3 working days

An 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.

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"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


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"The Bichon Frise" -- E. Jackie Ransom (England) Distributed by Trafalgar Square, Howe Hill Road, North Pomfret, Vermont 05053

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"Owners Guide to a Happy, Healthy Bichon Frise"


Vogel Book Authors: Mary and Kathy Vogel

Howell Book House, New York
A Simon & Schuster Macmillan Company
1633 Broadway
New York, New York 10019
hardcover, 158 pages

This 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!

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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

AKC Book Official Publication of the American Kennel Club

18th Edition
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 pages

This 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.

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Periodicals

"The Bichon Frise Reporter"

BF 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
FAX: (805) 528-8200
Subscription Rate, One Year
USA - Regular class $32.00
Canada/Mexico - Regular class $38.00
Overseas Regular mail $52.00
Air mail $85.00

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.

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"Pure-Bred Dogs/American Kennel Club Gazette"

Gazette Magazine

Monthly magazine by subscription
American Kennel Club
51 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010




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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?"

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Charlotte Moellenbeck
Chairman: Club Supplies and Sales
36 Wilderness Gate Road
Santa Fe, NM 87501

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