I'm April L., the breeder behind Teaching Lads Bichons located in Mobile, AL. We offer top quality, family loving pets with a friendly temperament.
Q. & A. with April
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.
Louis
Went home
Male
George
Went home
Male
Henry
Went home
Male
Arthur
Went home
Male
Isla
Went home
Female
Mabel
Went home
Female
Captain
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from April
April 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and $1,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes the guarantee, deworming, first round of vaccinations, socialization, microchip, and paper training. All of our puppies are the same price regardless of sex, color, and size. Includes registration and microchip.”
Contract & health guarantee
April 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 April 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 April directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Microchip
Vet records
Extras
Initial potty training
Food & treats
Basic obedience & manners
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from April.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Mobile, AL
4911 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Pensacola Airport
4875 miles away
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Meet in Montgomery, AL
4744 miles away
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More about April
April has been a member of Good Dog for 8 months
April was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
April is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Teaching Lads 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
Litter and program updates
April L.
Litter update on 02 June •
Price lowered to $800. I have to go out of town. With my husband’s sudden passing, it’s really difficult ti navigate my children’s out of town tournaments and finding puppy sitters.
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Dash and Gigi's litter
April L.
Litter update on 29 May •
Price lowered to $1200!!
Dash and Gigi's litter
April L.
Litter update on 28 May •
The pups love playing in the yard and on the patio!
Dash and Gigi's litter
April L.
Litter update on 04 May •
Dash and Gigi's litter
April L.
Litter update on 25 Apr. •
Dash and Gigi's litter
April L.
Program update on 26 Mar. •
Parent dogs
Gigi, mom
Bichon Frise
About Gigi
Gigi is a female Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, April decided to make her part of their program. April 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.
Dash, dad
Bichon Frise
About Dash
Dash is a male Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, April decided to make him part of their program. April 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.