Barb's Bichons Bichonfrise.ws
- Apple River, IL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Barb R., the breeder behind Barb's Bichons Bichonfrise.ws located in Apple River, IL. We have been raising happy, healthy Bichons for over 27 years. We breed to AKC standards and adults are health tested. We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Barb
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
NO SHIPPING!!!
Went homeMale
NO SHIPPING!!! Harley
Went homeMale
Yellow female
Went homeFemale
Red female
Went homeFemale
Blue male
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Barb
Barb has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $400 non-refundable deposit and between $1,600 - $2,100 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This is a Non-Refundable Deposit. Buyer acknowledges that the Deposit is non-refundable in all circumstances.”
Contract & health guarantee
Barb may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Barb offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Barb directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Barb.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Apple River, IL
4387 miles away
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More about Barb
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Barb has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Barb was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Barb is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Barb's Bichons Bichonfrise.ws meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Vexi, dad
Bichon Frise
About Vexi
Vexi is a male Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barb decided to make him part of their program. Barb has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.Happy, mom
Bichon Frise
About Happy
Happy is a female Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.Pink, mom
Bichon Frise
About Pink
Pink is a female Bichon Frise about 5 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +1 more.Roman, dad
Bichon Frise
About Roman
AKC Champion
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.Rowdy, mom
Bichon Frise
About Rowdy
Rowdy is a female Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Great health testing
DNA Profile, Patellar Luxation, +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Barb's Bichons Bichonfrise.ws reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bichon Frises.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Legg-Calve-Perthes (OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, DNA Profile, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
