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hulahips 04-30-2015 07:59 PM
where to find my breed?
 
Still searching for a bischon cavachon. Any idea where to find one??

redwitch 04-30-2015 09:01 PM
You might want to check out Gleneden in Virginia. This is the kennel that started the breed and coined the name "cavachon" (bichon cavachon is redundant--it is a mixed breed of bichon frise and King Charles cavalier). Gleneden has a great reputation, is not a puppy mill and stands behind their pups.

Be sure that you can see both parents and get their health records, especially of the King Charles since they are known to frequently have severe heart conditions.

DruannB 04-30-2015 09:28 PM
If you contact the American Kennel Club, they will send you a list of all AKC recognized breeders for whichever breed you desire. I simply went to their website and contacted the president.

Bonanza 05-01-2015 05:08 AM
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Originally Posted by DruannB (Post 1053982)
If you contact the American Kennel Club, they will send you a list of all AKC recognized breeders for whichever breed you desire. I simply went to their website and contacted the president.

The bischon cavachon is not an AKC recognized breed.
If the poster of this thread googles the name, she will find many choices.

CFrance 05-01-2015 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Bonanza (Post 1054087)

The bischon cavachon is not an AKC recognized breed.
If the poster of this thread googles the name, she will find many choices.
Agreed. It is of the mixed-breed variety. People are mixing these breeds now, calling them designer dogs, and charging an arm and a leg for them. Used to be called backyard breeding. Be aware of what the breeder is doing, especially since Cavs (bless their darling, pea-pickin' hearts) can have heart issues.

hulahips 05-01-2015 06:41 AM
Thk you

shcisamax 05-01-2015 06:47 AM
A little off topic so forgive me. But I will never buy a pure bred again. Not only do they generally have some significant medical issue but there are way too many sitting in the shelters and being euthanized. In fact, I imagine you can contact bichon rescues that have this type of bichon if your heart is set on one.

duffysmom 05-01-2015 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 1054100)
A little off topic so forgive me. But I will never buy a pure bred again. Not only do they generally have some significant medical issue but there are way too many sitting in the shelters and being euthanized. In fact, I imagine you can contact bichon rescues that have this type of bichon if your heart is set on one.
You are so right. My pure bred maltese (avatar) developed many health issues directly attributed to breeding. The breeder is well known so that doesn't mean a darn thing. If you are looking for a particular look, search the internet for local rescue groups and you will be surprised to find the most beautiful dogs who have been vetted and neutered. So many people buy these puppies only to discover they don't have the time or patience to care for them so they are abandoned.
Good luck!!

hulahips 05-01-2015 03:01 PM
Ur dog is adorable. What do I look under for these shelters?

duffysmom 05-02-2015 04:31 PM
Hulahips, here are some rescues. Let us know when you find your best friend.

www.poodleandpoochrescue.org

www.petfinder.com

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Bonanza 05-04-2015 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 1054100)
A little off topic so forgive me. But I will never buy a pure bred again. Not only do they generally have some significant medical issue but there are way too many sitting in the shelters and being euthanized. In fact, I imagine you can contact bichon rescues that have this type of bichon if your heart is set on one.

Sorry, but pure bred dogs have no more "significant medical issues" than mixed breed dogs. I have had both (pure bred and mixed breed) for most of my life and there is no real difference. It's mostly the luck of the draw. While some pure bred dogs have issues inherent to the breed, you don't know what will turn up in a mixed breed because you don't know it's heritage or what makes up their gene pool.

A true breeder will breed for the betterment of the breed and knows the lineage of the dog and bitch and knows their genetic history. If they don't know that, you don't want to buy a dog from them.

shcisamax 05-04-2015 07:38 AM
Bonanza, I respectfully disagree. Although breeders try their best, and many have no issues, it has become more and more difficult to outbreed because issues e,g, hip, seizures, etc. have become so pervasive throughout.
I don't know that you can go from personal ownership opinion but I have had seven mixed breeds (all different quasi breeds from large to small) but only one purebred and guess which one had an issue.

Cisco Kid 05-04-2015 09:00 AM
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This message is approved by Lulu & Chloe .
A couple of hand-me-down pups.

shcisamax 05-04-2015 09:46 AM
We may not be able to change the life for all the dogs in all the shelters and rescues but you will definitely change the life for the one you take home. Good luck with the rescues and shelters. Hope you find your new best friend.

Bonanza 05-05-2015 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 1055502)
Bonanza, I respectfully disagree. Although breeders try their best, and many have no issues, it has become more and more difficult to outbreed because issues e,g, hip, seizures, etc. have become so pervasive throughout.
I don't know that you can go from personal ownership opinion but I have had seven mixed breeds (all different quasi breeds from large to small) but only one purebred and guess which one had an issue.
We're both right! You never know what the outcome will be, be it a mixed breed or pure bred dog. If we're lucky, things will go well for our pups; at least that's what we all hope for.

Barefoot 05-06-2015 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 1054100)
A little off topic so forgive me. But I will never buy a pure bred again. Not only do they generally have some significant medical issue but there are way too many sitting in the shelters and being euthanized. In fact, I imagine you can contact bichon rescues that have this type of bichon if your heart is set on one.
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Originally Posted by Cisco Kid (Post 1055539)
This message is approved by Lulu & Chloe .
A couple of hand-me-down pups.
This message is also approved by Lollipop, a Portuguese Water Dog.
Lollipop had four homes before we rescued her in 2009.
She is an amazing dog and we love her to bits.

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Originally Posted by shcisamax (Post 1055569)
We may not be able to change the life for all the dogs in all the shelters and rescues but you will definitely change the life for the one you take home. Good luck with the rescues and shelters. Hope you find your new best friend.
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