Welcome to the official site of the Bichon Frise Club of Greater Los Angeles Our meetings/activities are held approximately every month. Visitors are always welcome. Our upcoming meeting date will be announced on this page and on members’ e-mails. Your Bichon is always welcome at our meetings and activities. (The Bichons love their “play dates.”)
Terry Ellen Collings
President, BFCGLA
mtcollings@sbcglobal.net
For information about membership, please contact Myrna Baum at myrna999@aol.com. Hope to see you soon!
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BICHON BUZZ
BICHON FRISE CLUB OF GREATER LOS ANGELES March 2019 |
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NEXT MEETING
Saturday, March 30th, 2019
Saturday, March 30th, 2019
NEWS FLASH: Our next club meeting will be Saturday, March 30, at
12:15 p.m. at the Lazy Dog Café, 8800 Apollo Way, Downey 90242. We
will be meeting in the covered patio area where our FLUFFS are always
welcome!! (We’ve had so much rain lately—can’t plan to meet out in a park
yet!?) Terry will provide your doggie meals!!! Please RSVP to Myrna
Baum--805 306-9516--so she can count people, pups, and tables.
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OTHER NEWS: Please plan on signing up to help “man” our Bichon booth at
the PetExpo at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa in April—April
26, 27, and 28. Shifts are usually about three hours, 2 people per shift.
Bring your Bichons for the fairgoers to enjoy! It’s also a great chance to
visit all the other booths, clubs, animals, demonstrations, parades, shopping,
etc.
PET EXPO INFORMATION: There will be no formal club meeting in April.
Instead, our BFCGLA members and Bichons will be volunteering time at our
BICHON INFORMATION BOOTH for 3 days at the April 26-28 PetExpo
at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. We will have lots of
visitors coming to see and touch a real, live Bichon Frise. We will also be
answering questions on care, grooming, behavior, etc., related to Bichons.
Sharon Suzuki (our very competent treasurer) handles all the
business and financial aspects for our participation at the PetExpo,
and Myrna Baum is our excellent Pet Expo schedule coordinator.
Please save these dates and contact Myrna (805 306-9516) tovolunteer for some fun hours! We need your help! Please
volunteer for a “shift” (or more)! Please bring your Bichon also!
12:15 p.m. at the Lazy Dog Café, 8800 Apollo Way, Downey 90242. We
will be meeting in the covered patio area where our FLUFFS are always
welcome!! (We’ve had so much rain lately—can’t plan to meet out in a park
yet!?) Terry will provide your doggie meals!!! Please RSVP to Myrna
Baum--805 306-9516--so she can count people, pups, and tables.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
OTHER NEWS: Please plan on signing up to help “man” our Bichon booth at
the PetExpo at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa in April—April
26, 27, and 28. Shifts are usually about three hours, 2 people per shift.
Bring your Bichons for the fairgoers to enjoy! It’s also a great chance to
visit all the other booths, clubs, animals, demonstrations, parades, shopping,
etc.
PET EXPO INFORMATION: There will be no formal club meeting in April.
Instead, our BFCGLA members and Bichons will be volunteering time at our
BICHON INFORMATION BOOTH for 3 days at the April 26-28 PetExpo
at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. We will have lots of
visitors coming to see and touch a real, live Bichon Frise. We will also be
answering questions on care, grooming, behavior, etc., related to Bichons.
Sharon Suzuki (our very competent treasurer) handles all the
business and financial aspects for our participation at the PetExpo,
and Myrna Baum is our excellent Pet Expo schedule coordinator.
Please save these dates and contact Myrna (805 306-9516) tovolunteer for some fun hours! We need your help! Please
volunteer for a “shift” (or more)! Please bring your Bichon also!
So where's our food!
Our BFCGLA Officers and Chairpersons:
President: Terry Collings 714-970-7194 (mtcollings@sbcglobal.net)
Vice-President: Sandy Fair
Secretary: Myrna Baum, 805-306-9516(myrna999@aol.com)
Treasurer: Sharon Suzuki
Directors: Hertha Faulkner, Blanca Guzman
Web Master: George Steinheimer
Refreshments: Cheryl Steinheimer
Honorary Food Samplers: Toby & Baxter Steinheimer
Club Cheerleaders: Tiffany Collings & Bon-Bon Steinheimer
Bichon Buzz: Terry Collings
President: Terry Collings 714-970-7194 (mtcollings@sbcglobal.net)
Vice-President: Sandy Fair
Secretary: Myrna Baum, 805-306-9516(myrna999@aol.com)
Treasurer: Sharon Suzuki
Directors: Hertha Faulkner, Blanca Guzman
Web Master: George Steinheimer
Refreshments: Cheryl Steinheimer
Honorary Food Samplers: Toby & Baxter Steinheimer
Club Cheerleaders: Tiffany Collings & Bon-Bon Steinheimer
Bichon Buzz: Terry Collings
We all had a nice time at the Steinheimers’ home in October. They do a great Halloween Bash. Thanks for having us, Cheryl and George!
Here are some of our Bichons in Halloween costumes…
Here are some of our Bichons in Halloween costumes…
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HOW TO SHOWER WITH A BICHON
OPTION A: Close bathroom door with Bichon on other side of bathroom door and endure 15 minutes of scratching by Bichon on bathroom door. (Remember to repaint the bathroom door or tell friends it's the distressed-wood look.)
OPTION B: Leave bathroom door open so Bichon will not scratch on bathroom door, and endure cold temperatures in bathroom during the winter months while showering. Wave at family and any visitors as they pass by the open bathroom door.
OPTION B: Leave bathroom door open so Bichon will not scratch on bathroom door, and endure cold temperatures in bathroom during the winter months while showering. Wave at family and any visitors as they pass by the open bathroom door.
- OPTION C: Close bathroom door with Bichon inside bathroom. Before taking a shower, remove all clothes, socks, slippers, etc. from within reach of Bichon. Do not put clothes near toilet seat. Remove trash from bathroom trash can. Bring mop in the bathroom to clean up pools of water from bathroom floor after Bichon moves shower curtain open about 10 inches. Endure 10 minutes of Bichon scratching at bathroom door to get back out of bathroom. Enjoy your shower!?
Here are some yummy treats for your Bichons…
Sweet Treats for a Sweet Tooth!
5 healthy ways to indulge your dog’s sweet tooth (most are very low calories)
Here are some suggested ways to indulge your dog’s sweet tooth in a healthy manner
1. Yogurt. Add fresh yogurt to your dog’s meal or make it a cool summer treat by following these directions: Cut eight thin slices from a banana and place one into each reservoir in an ice cube tray. Mix 1/4 cup yogurt with 1/4 cup water, and spoon over the banana slices. Freeze overnight and you’ve got a great sweet treat for your dog (best if served in a bowl, outside, or on tile floors!). Yogurt is a great source as it is packed to the rafters with probiotics, vitamins, protein, calcium, riboflavin, zinc, and potassium. But be as judicious with selecting yogurt for your dog as you should be with yourself.
2. Beets. Add a small amount of grated raw beets to your dog’s food. Beets are a good source of folate, manganese, and potassium, and are rich in flavonoids. Just be careful—these brightly colored vegetables can be messy! especially for white faces.
3. Blueberries. Perfect as a quick treat, these small berries are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. HANDING THE FLUFFS ONE OR 2 BLUEBERRIES IS A GREAT LOW CALORIE TREAT-- FROZEN OR FRESH.
4. Dehydrated sweet potatoes. Peel sweet potatoes and slice them thin, then dry them either in a food dehydrator or in your oven. Your dog will love this crunchy sweet treat, and it’s a great source of Vitamins A and C, manganese, and fiber.
5. Watermelon. A cool slice of juicy watermelon can be a nice treat for your dog. Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C and lycopene.
Sweet Treats for a Sweet Tooth!
5 healthy ways to indulge your dog’s sweet tooth (most are very low calories)
Here are some suggested ways to indulge your dog’s sweet tooth in a healthy manner
1. Yogurt. Add fresh yogurt to your dog’s meal or make it a cool summer treat by following these directions: Cut eight thin slices from a banana and place one into each reservoir in an ice cube tray. Mix 1/4 cup yogurt with 1/4 cup water, and spoon over the banana slices. Freeze overnight and you’ve got a great sweet treat for your dog (best if served in a bowl, outside, or on tile floors!). Yogurt is a great source as it is packed to the rafters with probiotics, vitamins, protein, calcium, riboflavin, zinc, and potassium. But be as judicious with selecting yogurt for your dog as you should be with yourself.
2. Beets. Add a small amount of grated raw beets to your dog’s food. Beets are a good source of folate, manganese, and potassium, and are rich in flavonoids. Just be careful—these brightly colored vegetables can be messy! especially for white faces.
3. Blueberries. Perfect as a quick treat, these small berries are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. HANDING THE FLUFFS ONE OR 2 BLUEBERRIES IS A GREAT LOW CALORIE TREAT-- FROZEN OR FRESH.
4. Dehydrated sweet potatoes. Peel sweet potatoes and slice them thin, then dry them either in a food dehydrator or in your oven. Your dog will love this crunchy sweet treat, and it’s a great source of Vitamins A and C, manganese, and fiber.
5. Watermelon. A cool slice of juicy watermelon can be a nice treat for your dog. Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C and lycopene.
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Here are our Friends, Fun, Food, and Fluffs at our December 2017 meeting at Topper’s Pizza in Thousand Oaks.
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October Bichon club meeting 2017
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We all enjoyed our September meeting (and lunch) at Lazy Dog Café in Downey.
Here’s Toby “chowing down” the chicken and brown rice bowl!
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Happy PetExpo volunteers!
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Our Board of Directors
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Another happy Bichon meeting!
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Looking for you July 15th
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This photo of Marlene was taken in 2014 outside a restaurant near her home
in Lake Havasu, Arizona
in Lake Havasu, Arizona
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In loving memory of our president, Marlene Steiner, who passed away October 22, 2016
Marlene's encouragement and guidance meant so much to all our members over the years.
Terry Collings BFCGLA
mtcollings@sbcglobal.net 714 970-7194
mtcollings@sbcglobal.net 714 970-7194
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