Monday, August 15, 2011
Havanese, Cavalier, or Japanese Chin?
Ok, so my Grandmother's 15 year old Bichon Frise died about a week ago. She lives alone and has been very lonely without him. I've talked with her and we've decided that I'll buy her a new puppy for christmas. She's narrowed it down to 3 breeds that she really likes. She told me to just pick one and she will be happy with any of the 3 breeds because I know more about dogs than she does because my parents have bred and shown dogs since before I was born. She doesn't want another Bichon, while she loved him dearly he did have his personality quirks, like he wouldn't touch dog food she tried every brand out there hard and canned and he just would not touch it, He was a nightmare to bathe and groom and would often snap at whomever was doing the grooming, he hated men, and was very wary around strangers. He absolutely loved me for some reason and never exhibited any of this behavior towards me but he did with everyone else including my Grandma. So anyway she really likes Havanese, Cavaliers and Japanese Chins. She's 82 years old and while she is extremely active and still drivers her self every where, takes daily walks and gets around amazingly well she wants a small dog that will be easy for her to handle but she wants the dog to have hair and she wants a female this time because she wants to put little bows in it's hair and things like that. I have owned a Cavalier and a Japanese Chin in the past but I don't have much experience with a Havanese. I loved my Cavalier but I absolutely adored my Japanese Chin, she along with every other Chin I have come across was just the epitome of sweetness. I know that a Havanese doesn't shed so that might be good for her since she's used to having a Bichon which also doesn't shed. A Havanese will be a lot of grooming though but I think it would also have the most potential for putting bows and such in the hair. If I had to pick from this group for myself I think I would pick another Chin, but I'm trying to make the best decision for her. So from what I've told you about her which breed do you think would work best for her. Thanks!
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