Bichon Frise puppies and dogs in Wisconsin

History: Ariella is a beautiful girl who needed a second chance at a good life. She quickly wriggled her way into our hearts with how sweet and loving she is and she would make a great addition to a lucky home of her own soon! A Note from the Foster: Meet Ariella (Ari) – Your Little Hummingbird Companion 🐾 Ariella, affectionately known as Ari, is a 7-month-old bichonpoo weighing in at a petite 8.4 lbs. This curly-haired cutie is a recent breeder release, and while family life is brand new to her, she’s blossoming more each day with curiosity, affection, and playful charm. Ari is a bundle of energy wrapped in fluff—her foster family lovingly calls her their “little hummingbird” because she flutters around the house with nonstop enthusiasm. She’s discovering the joy of toys, loves a good game of tag, and is learning how wonderful it feels to be part of a loving home. Though she’s still a bit shy, Ari is deeply people-oriented. She follows her humans around like a shadow and prefers not to be left alone. She’s especially cuddly when you’re lying down—expect a flurry of kisses and snuggles! She’s most comfortable when you’re on her level, and her transition from zoomies to cuddle mode is adorably conflicted but always heartfelt. Potty training indoors is going well, and she’s currently learning pellet training. The outdoors still puzzle her, but she’s been brave enough to explore alongside other dogs. Ari would thrive in a quieter home with someone patient and present. Another dog could help show her the ropes, but she’d also do fine as a solo pup with a devoted human by her side. Her signature look? The cutest floppy ears that stick straight out when she’s happy or curious—pure joy in motion. Ariella is ready to find her forever family. If you’re looking for a sweet, silly, soulful companion who’s just beginning her journey into love and trust, Ari might be your perfect match.

Weight: 15.6 poundsKnown with:Cats- Unknown but thought to do wellDogs- Lived with another dogs, did wellKids- Unknown but thought to do wellFun facts about Brandy:-Quiet and soft soul vibes-Loves a good brush out -Has a FABULOUS coat (yes, 100% natural. no extensions here!)-She is a super sweet pup. Brandy is spayed, up to date on vaccines, microchipped, and ready to home with you today! Interested already? She is available for meet n` greets during our open hours! Can`t make open hours? No worries! Give us a call to set up an appointment today!

History: Nicholas is a super sweet boy who arrived to rescue in desperate need of a second chance. He is such a handsome and striking boy who is ready to meet his forever home soon! A Note from the Foster: Meet Jolly Ol’ Nicholas! Nicholas is a 4-year-old Bichon (foster family calls him “Benny” as foster dad thinks he looks like a Benedict Nicholas) with the waggliest tail and the sweetest, softest heart. This handsome little fluff is the definition of easygoing: he’s quiet, gentle, and loves nothing more than to hang out near his humans—without being needy. Nicholas is already a superstar at going potty outside, even in the snow! He’s is not a frequent barker and sleeps peacefully through the night. When you head upstairs or leave for work, he may give a tiny whimper at first, but then he settles right down with his toys and Kong with snacks, happy and content. His vibe is chill, a little shy, and incredibly tender. Sometimes he puts himself to bed by curling up in his kennel for a cozy rest. He’s pretty good at: Eating food (a hungry boy is quite trainable!) Car rides Walks on leash Doing his business outside on a schedule (he’s starting to show signs of making circles and showing extra excitement which means it’s time to go) Bathes and brushes well Kennel trained (will crawl in to sleep or relax) Bonding with humans (He absolutely adores both men and women equally and will lick your hand!) Cheerfully greets dogs on walks Self-soothing when you need to run errands or go to work Nicholas can by shy with new people and new environments—he’s simply a calm, joyful little guy who wags his whole back end when people return. He came from a tough situation, but now that he’s safe and adored, he’s blooming into the affectionate sweetheart he was always meant to be. If you’re looking for a quiet, gentle, tail-wiggling companion who brings peace and joy wherever he goes, Jolly Ol’ Nicholas is your boy. 🐾🌹

About Me: Name: Sasha (Iaolani) Breed (or best guess): Bichon Approximate Age: 10 yr Gender: Female Approximate Weight: 18 lb Adoption Fee: $495 Requirements: Fenced yard, patient adopter Why In Rescue: Owner Surrender (puppy mill survivor) Profile:  Sasha was adopted into a loving home but she wasn't a fan of the human male of the household, so is now hoping for a female only living situation.  She did well in her home otherwise, learning to use the doggy door to go potty and play outside.  She is good in the car and in her crate at home.  She doesn't walk on a leash however.  She was good with the other dogs in the family and just avoided children if they visited.  We believe she would be happiest in a family with other dogs and only female humans.  She doesn't bark at the males that come into the shelter, but she was stressed and barked at the human in her adoptive home.  If interested in Sasha please fill out the pre-adoption application. Iaolani came from a commercial breeder/puppy farmer who was no longer going to use her for breeding.  Iaolani is a happy girl who is progressing nicely past her puppy mill days.  She is a very sweet girl who wants attention.  She will need work on walking on a leash, so a fenced yard or potty area is best.  She will need help with housetraining.  She would be happiest if she is adopted into a home with another small social dog, or adopted with one of her friends.  If interested please fill out the adoption application. Dogs from commercial breeders are generally undersocialized (often very scared/shy/skittish) and probably never lived in a house.  They will need to learn things like how to walk on a leash, go up stairs, and what things like a television are.  They need a patient adopter who will give them the time they need to adjust and to learn to trust people.  Every baby step forward needs to be celebrated, and the dog needs to be accepted for who they are at each step.  Some dogs can adjust quickly and learn how to be a loved pet pretty easily.  Others can take a long time to even be comfortable with things like walking through the house and being in the same room as a person.  No matter how far and how fast the breeder dogs progress, they are wonderful dogs and deserve a great home after their life on the puppy farm.  A fence or at least a secure fenced in potty area is highly recommended for the dog's safety, and may be required for some dogs.  Another small dog in the house can also help many former breeders adjust faster to life in a home, and also may be required in some cases.  We do put the needs of the dog's first, so it is nothing personal if we determine a particular dog isn't suitable for your specific home and living situation. If considering adopting a former breeding dog, the following article is good to read to help you understand the special needs these dogs may have.  http://nowisconsinpuppymills.com/mill-survivors.html If interested in adoption, the first step is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  If link isn't clickable, please copy/paste or visit http://www.bichonrescues.com.  Please note, filling out inquiry forms on Petfinder or Adoptapet and/or their application forms does not constitute an application for one of our dogs.  Priority in responding to inquires and applications is always to the applications filled out on our website, time constraints limit the number of other inquires we can reply to. We do our best to evaluate the dogs while they are with us, but they sometimes act different in the shelter environment than they do in a home.  Many times we do not know the actual breed/mix or age of the dog, in that case we use our best guess as to breed and age.   We are located in Mukwonago, WI.  Adopters must come to us, we do not ship our dogs.  Please do not apply for a dog until you are ready to adopt.  Once an application is approved you will be notified by email to make an appointment to meet the dog.  All dogs are seen by appointment only. The adoption fee through Bichon and Little Buddies Rescue is $495 for most adults and up to $650 for puppies which includes Wi State Sales Tax.  Included in this fee is your new companion who will be spayed/neutered, have a current Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (as required by state law), current on age appropriate vaccinations, heartworm tested (if old enough) and started on preventative, microchipped, and given a general wormer.  Other medical needs will also have been taken care of, such as dentals and treating ear infections.  To assist you and your new pet in adjusting to life together, you may chose to take an 8 week age appropriate obedience training course at For Pet's Sake Dog Training in Mukwonago, WI for $100 (up to $260 value).  You may opt to take Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Beginners, or Small Dogs Big Hearts.  You must register for the class within 90 days of adoption for the reduced fee.  For more information on the classes visit www.forpetssake.cc  More important information: ***We are a Wisconsin based rescue and do not ship our pets.  If you are considering adoption you must be willing to drive to meet and adopt the pet, as well as bring the pet back to us if the adoption doesn't work.  We adopt primarily in WI and IL, but will consider applicants in MN, IA, and MI.*** ***Please do not set up an appointment to meet the animals until you are ready to take your pet home.  If the meeting results in a match, you can often take the dog/cat home the same day or within a couple days if the medical care hasn't been completed.  We are not able to hold pets for adopters beyond this time.  Thanks for understanding.*** ***While we hope all of our adoptions lead to permanent homes for the animals we place, sometimes things just don't work out.  We do have a 30 day trial period.  For the first 30 days, if you or Bichon and Little Buddies decide that the adoption isn't a good match for either the humans or the pet, the adoption fee will be refunded minus $100 within 30 days of the return of the dog.  Bichon and Little Buddies also requires adopters to return the pet to us at any time that they are unable or unwilling to care for the animal anymore.*** ***We do not show dogs without an appointment.  The first step in adoption is filling out the pre-adoption application at http://www.bichonrescues.com/pre-adoption-form-dog  Please do not call/email until AFTER you have filled out an application.*** Bichon and Little Buddies is a State Licensed Rescue # 268555-DS December 11, 2025, 12:54 pm

Meet Fifi ?? She is a 4 year old female Bichon Frise. This girl is so sweet ?? She is settling in nicely, goes potty outside, sleeps quietly in her crate at night, is not a barker, and loves cuddling on the couch. Great with other dogs...big or small she loves them all?? Especially couch time with her foster sister Bridget. Fifi is being Fostered in Necedah WI Please apply at: www.nbstr.org

History: Zipper is a super sweet boy who arrived to rescue in desperate need of a second chance. He is such a handsome and striking boy who is ready to meet his forever home soon! A Note from the Foster: Zipper is a Bichon breeder release. When I first picked him up, he was very fearful of the world. Each day though, he comes a little bit more out of his shell. In just a week, he has become comfortable in my house, and I can see the typical Bichon-like, happy personality coming through. He is happy whenever he can be with his people (or other dogs) in a safe space. His laid-back personality makes him easy to take care of, and he seems grateful to be in a home environment. He likes playing with my dogs, and is also happy to sleep on the couch. He doesn’t bark much and doesn’t like his crate. He sleeps at night in a dog bed in his own room without any problems. We are working on potty training. He wears a belly band, as he does have problems with marking. He is comfortable going out to go potty in the yard, and hasn't been interested in any walks so far.