Find Berlin Niebuhr a Dog (Part Five)!

We're back after a two-week absence! This week's dog is the Bichon Frise (which literally means "curly lap dog" in French), the choice of Mrs. berlin niebuhr...not us. We'll see how it shapes up.

Good

* Well, for starters, Wikipedia says they're "very intelligent and generally have happy dispositions." Unlike berlin niebuhr's daughter-in-law.

* They also "love to jump into a comfy lap and settle in for their daily snooze." I can just picture berlin niebuhr stretching out for his afternoon nap with a nice little white furball by his side!

* They're prone to allergies. Just like berlin niebuhr's son and daughter-in-law! I say this is a positive since they're well-acquainted with this one.

* They're easily house-broken, and they don't shed!

Bad

* They are "happiest when they are the complete center of attention." I don't think Mr. and Mrs. N would think of that as a good trait. I think they would prefer something that just blends into the room.

* They require a great amount of human attention and long walks. Again, probably not a good thing. Hmm, maybe they should just get a gerbil or a goldfish.

* A wikipedia care tip that will have berlin niebuhr running away from his keyboard (and maybe Mrs. N too): "Owners must take care to clean their dog's hind (anal) area with a damp cloth after each bowel movement, as the breed's curly hair will tangle in dried excrement." Heh heh heh.

* According to doggiewoggie, "the Bichon Frise exhibits a trait called the 'Bichon Buzz' - suddenly the Bichon will put its ears back, start growling and run feverishly around in obstacle-course fashion for a few moments." While I think that would be hilarious, there's no telling what it would knock over buzzing around the niebuhr house.

* Needless to say, white dogs are hard to keep clean.

But they're definitely cute...and that counts for something...