I'm the breeder behind Just Bichons located in Bellingham, WA. Our goal is to offer a high quality AKC standards for the Bichon Frise, whether a pet or potential show dog. Our puppies are raised in a home setting so they receive the best care and attention. All breeding dogs must meet strict AKC health requirements prior to breeding in order to ensure the future health of the breed.
Q. & A. with Roberta
Why did you start breeding?
I initially started breeding for the joy of raising puppies and providing bichon lovers with a pet. I am now more interested in breeding higher quality dogs for shows.
What makes your program special?
I think what makes my breeding special is that I am an owner/breeder/handler. That my goal is not to produce numerous litters, but rather to produce high quality puppies that are raised in a loving home that receive maximum attention and training.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Roberta
Roberta 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 between $2,500 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This includes good health certificates, AKC registration, first year shots.”
Contract & health guarantee
Roberta 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 Roberta 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 Roberta directly.
Roberta has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Roberta was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Roberta is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Just Bichons 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
Cherub, mom
Bichon Frise
About Cherub
Cherub is a female Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Roberta decided to make her part of their program. Roberta 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Great level
Just Bichons 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
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.
DNA Profile
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).