Pet classifieds?

[CrufflerSteve]

See if there is a local Bitchin Frizzy club. They can connect you with breeders, rescue dogs and such. They tend to be a PITA, snooty, nosy and all since they don't know you. Stick with it and you can find one.

Steve

[Great-Kazoo]

This one is local.

http://bichonfriserescueranch.org/

http://members.petfinder.org/~PA517/

[Ah Pook]

Most humane societies have web sites with dogs/info on hand.

[ray1970]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate it.

[bigshane]

We've gotten very lucky with the craigslist community pets section. Largely frequented by arrogant douchebags and people who think they should be paid the price of a decent used car for a pet, if you filter out the bullshit you can find a fine animal offered by a decent person... usually/eventually.

[GilpinGuy]

I'm with you as far as a pure-breed to a point. But be open minded, unless you are a die hard for a certain breed.

My Golden was freaking awesome, but he got cancer at 8 yo and broke my heart. He lasted 2 weeks after the diagnosis.

My "mutt" (lab mixed with ??) is 13 yo and going strong. He's an old man and doesn't chase the rabbits like he used to, but he's still going and the doc tells me that the mutts always last longer. Doc said he "looks great" a few months ago.

Just my 2 cents. Honestly, when my boy does go, I'll probably get another Golden or two. I just love them.

Either way, get a dog and love every minute you have with it!

[spyder]

There are lab border collie puppies for sale here in the taint. $25 a pop.

[ray1970]

Thank you all for the replies and info. Now I have a better idea about how to maybe go about finding a pup.

I'm not dead set on the Bichon Frise but since it is for my wife the two main requirements are small and cute.

[spyder]

You should look up Sheltie's. That is what my wife got (and got hit by a car...).