Holly, our six month female Bichon Frise has a stronger than expected dog odor. When we give her a bath the odor is gone for a day or two at the most but the longer she goes without a bath the stronger the odor becomes. Does anyone have a suggestion that might elimiate her doggy smell? - Thanks -

Well I am not Holly, but I will jump in anyway :mrgreen:
1. Consider the source of the odor, with this breed I am thinking around the face correct???
If so
1. It may be the hair is irritating her eyes. (the hair at the stop) This breed needs profressional grooming for that adorble bichon trim we all adore.
If the hair is irritating her eyes, it will cause the eyes to run, and it starts to smell. (around the face)
2. Look for excessive drainage around the face, redness puss etc...
3. Inspect her ALLOVER and look for any sores you may have missed.
5. GO TO VET for inspection. He can give you antibiotics if needed, or drops to help sooth the eye area and reduce tearing
6. Are you bathing her properly, yes you have to be careful with soap around the eyes, but it still needs to be washed. Put drops in eyes for protection, and use a tearless baby shampoo
ok..that's my 2cents
But, if a dog is exhibiting a strong odor a couple of days after a bath, I would go to the vet.

Originally Posted by Larry San

Holly, our six month female Bichon Frise has a stronger than expected dog odor. When we give her a bath the odor is gone for a day or two at the most but the longer she goes without a bath the stronger the odor becomes. Does anyone have a suggestion that might elimiate her doggy smell? - Thanks -

I have a male Bichon and he has never had an odor problem around his face or anywhere for that matter. I bathe him once every 2 weeks and towards the end he starts to smell like dog but not because of his teary eyes.

I would suggest a trip to a vet, as the mod stated there are other reasons. I was quessing at the face. I am a certified master groomer (well was until my seizures got too bad) anyhoo. I had a lot of small dogs with teary eyes and their face smelled. Mod has good advice. I am new here, so jumped the gun on this one, and did not give all info that I should have.

Originally Posted by puppylove2

I have a male Bichon and he has never had an odor problem around his face or anywhere for that matter. I bathe him once every 2 weeks and towards the end he starts to smell like dog but not because of his teary eyes.