Monday, February 8, 2010

Meet Zion



Zion is my three month old Bichon-poo. He is a cross between a Bichon frise and a toy poodle. Bichon-poos, Bichpoos, or Poochons are considered one of the popular designer dog breeds. I choose this breed because of it`s "hypo-allergenic" coat. The poodle coat grows continuously and shedding is almost non existing. They produce minimal dander, making this breed mix an excellent choice for people who suffer from allergies!



My first dog was a Toy Manchester Terrier. I loved manny! I was devastated when I had to find a new home because of my allergies to him. I had minimal response to him, when I first got him. As time went on, I had full blown symptoms: Watery itchy eyes, sneezing, and wheezing.



After a year, I was still yearning for Manny. I did my home work and settled on this breed. Poodles are very intelligent dogs and easy to train. Bichons have cheerful temperaments and love to please their human parents! I drove three and a half hours to meet my boy. The breeder released all the dogs from the Bichon-poo liter. All of his other siblings were all over the place. This puppy walked up to me. When I picked him up, he stretched out his paws on me and began to lick me. I know he was going home with me! I had no allergic reactions. No watery eyes, no sneezing!




I had him for one month. At three months old, my boy is wee wee pad trained and follows basic commands that I taught him: sit, come, and stay.



I love my Zion as I love jesus! His name means Land of Israel or Jerusalem. In the Rastafarian religion, Zion stands for place of unity, peace and freedom. I feel at peace when I`am with him!




"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea we wept, when we remembered Zion." Psalm 137:1 KJV

12 comments:

new2locs said...

He is such a cutie!!!!

Anna Renee said...

How adowable is Zion? He's gorgeous!

Afrolady said...

Oh my how precious!! I would post pics of my new baby but she CHEWED through the cable that allows me to upload pictures. Gotta love having new puppies!!

luvlockd said...

ur new baby is too precious! makes me miss my mini daschund (can't have dog in my apt complex)...anyhoo, thanks for stopping by! I added pics from the last year as requested :)

Kay exquisite said...

ohhh how cuttteeee!!! I'm having a serious case of puppy fever and this post just makes me wanna get one even more. I wanted either a bichon frise, bichon mix I just love their little coats and face or a chinese imperial but they are all soooo expensive. Who knew a puppy would cost so much but I really want a little ankle bitter.I hope you enjoy ur little zion please post lots of pics so I can enjoy zion through u lol.

NubianLockedPrincess said...

Thank you all! I love my little Zion! I pray that we will grow old together! My ex told me every time he breaks up with a women, she goes out and gets a dog! I wonder why? LOL!!

robinc said...

He is too cute! I may have to find a new home for my cats because of allergies :( If I do I may opt of a bichon-poo. Thank you for the info! By the way...your locs are looking fabulous! peace&blessings

z said...

He is just adorable! He would be perfect for me then if he's a hypo-allergenic dog.

NubianLockedPrincess said...

Robinc and Dewdrop, Thank you! He is the perfect little dog! Robin! What happen to your blog? Its time to update! I miss you! Dewdrop! I will e-mail you!

Nubian1 said...

Aaaaaw baaaaaabbby, he is so cute. He had been waiting for you to come for him. My goodness he is adourable.

Anonymous said...

cute little pup!
stopping by to say what's up!~

Take Care~

Unknown said...

I just got my bishapoo also.She is 3 months but not trained yet. What did you do? Please help me help her.