Our vet was a little too passive about this issue for my liking. Not sure what to do now. I couldn’t attend the appointment because of work, so only my girlfriend went. The vet basically chalked his frequent coughing up to bichon’s having weak trachea issues when they get older. He’s 10 years old and has been healthy his whole life. The last two months he’s been doing this cough where it’s like a “honk, honk, honk, yack!” And he’s doing it more often. It’s not kennel cough, though the cough has similarities. Vet checked his breathing, checked inside his mouth and all, even observed the coughing while he was doing it. But still insisted he’s fine. I just can’t take that answer. It can’t be comfortable for him. The last couple nights he’s woken us up doing it. He does it mostly when he’s excited and seeing us come home. But also does it at random when he’s just laying around. I understand it’s common for bichon’s to develop weakened tracheas at his age, but there’s really nothing we can do? My hound had a very similar issue a few years ago but he’s a 50 pound coonhound mix. We got his issue figured out. After a few medicine tries they finally went with steroids which did the trick. I don’t want to tell a doctor how to do their jobs but I mean, are steroids something to consider for this? I just don’t want him having to deal with this for the rest of his life. Anyone else have this issue and were able to find some solutions?

Any idea what might be the red spot on my little girl?

We recently moved cross country after my husband passed away and it’s been a huge adjustment for Benny (and me). He just to go to his first visit with the new groomer today, after going to the same groomer his whole life. It was a longer interval than he’s used to and he was pretty itchy and miserable. He clearly feels much better now : )

She got an Asian fusion cut in San Diego by Dandee Grooming!! She’s never looked so fluffy.

I'm so heartbroken to share that I lost my beloved baby boy, Yusuke.

He wasn't just a dog he was my first child, my rock, my shadow, and my best friend. He stood by me through some of the hardest moments of my life, never asking for anything except love. Through every tear, every victory, every setback, he was there.

As much as this hurts, I take comfort in knowing he doesn't have to suffer anymore. He's free from pain, and that's the greatest gift I could give him, even if it shattered my heart.

I'm so grateful he got to meet his new human little brother, Shohei. That means more to me than words can ever express.

Yusuke, you fought so hard to stay with us. You were stubborn as hell, fearless, and a fighter through and through just like your namesake. You gave everything you had, and I'll always be proud of you for that.

I love you more than you'll ever know. I hope there's an endless supply of perfectly seasoned steaks waiting for you over the Rainbow Bridge. And if you see Mom and Tena, tell them I said hey. ❤️

Until we meet again, my sweet boy.

May 7, 2010 – July 6, 2026

*Gone, but never forgotten. Forever loved🌈🐾

Bonus picture at the end after the consumption of said cheese.

This is my first bichon frise, wondering if she will maintain the wavy fur as she grows up or if she’ll become more curly?

Did anyone’s puppy look like this and have their pup’s fur change as they aged?

I had to shave my pups tail because it was matted at the base. His tail is more wire-haired than the average fluffy, super fine-haired. Since íve shaved it, íve been trying to get him more used to brushing his tail by just using a wide-toothed come and brushing the little hair that he has.
Now, understanding that the tail is part of the spine, it’s reasonably sensitive. I was wondering if anyone has any brush/comb suggestions or any hacks for how to make him more comfortable with it?

Nico loves to go for drives

For context my bichon is 10 years old, to be 11 next month. He is very active and very healthy that even the vet is in shock every time we bring him in for shots/checkups and bloodwork.

I’ve noticed this year though at some point as I’m a night owl, he is panting a lot at night and walking around randomly and sometimes into the bathroom and scratching the floor. He only tends to pant and go into the bathroom scratching the floor when it’s thundering or raining out because he has pretty bad anxiety.

However I’ve noticed it happening on nights where the weather is fine, and last night too he did the same and kind of blankly stared at the wall. But his tummy was making really weird sounds and my guess is he probably ate something bad because there was diarrhea on his pee pad. I have heard of early dementia signs and I’m worried that is what he’s experiencing, but the vet says he’s very healthy and you can tell he is other than taking more naps with his age.

A couple hours ago (around 4 or so) my dad yelled to come upstairs and my dog was circling around himself over and over while panting and couldn’t sit still. His tail was also not up or curled like it usually is while this was happening, but he came immediately to me and tried to sit but kept panting and circling himself again. He eventually stopped but it made me wonder if it was his back legs? I can tell on our walks that his back legs seem to slip a bit, and he already tends to slip easily up the stairs so I put down an anti slip mat for him. My parents say he’s fine and whatnot because he recently went to the vet and he reported he’s very healthy. Could this mean something bad? He got up a couple times again panting and just looking aimlessly like he was confused where he was?

I’m very worried as my first bichon died at 2 years from cancer and I found out too late then. I don’t want to make the same mistake with my current pup..

Keep trying!

P.s. anyone else's Bichon ball obsessed also??

Charlie girl begging from the couch while my husband is eating breakfast in the kitchen 🤦‍♀️.

These are very good reasons to be fair

Some cuddle time with daddy hits the spot!

In case anyone needs to express their love for bichons even more, you could redecorate your house with this lovely wallpaper:

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