I'm the breeder behind Blooming Bichons located in Aransas Pass, TX. Our program has produced excellent show ring and performance dogs, but we’re equally proud of all the dogs that we’ve placed in loving homes as family companions.
About Rhonda
I am a small hobby breeder with excellent health testing done on all breed dogs. I have been breeding since 2019, and placed many happy pups into the loving arms of their humans. I am a retired Nurse Practitioner in women's health care which has been a leap into breeding, whelping and nutrition for breeding animals. My husband is the best kennel help anyone could ever get!
What makes Rhonda’s program special
I believe that if you want a Bichon, there are usually the traits of this breed that draws you to it. It could be the thick white coat, black eyes and nose, or their gentle, fun personality, and their need to need you, and have you need them! So I breed for the breed standard, both for size and character, temperament, and health. I am here for you for any questions, and have a health guarantee .
Rhonda is a member of a club
Umpqua Kennel Club
Rhonda’s certifications & recognitions
Royal Canin Crown Breeder, CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T.
Dahlia
Female • Ready Jan. 22, 2021
Bichon Frise
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Nov. 8, 2024
Bichon Frise
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Nov. 8, 2024
Bichon Frise
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Nov. 8, 2024
Bichon Frise
Pink
Female • Went Home Aug. 25, 2024
Bichon Frise
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Aug. 25, 2024
Bichon Frise
Yellow
Female • Went Home Aug. 25, 2024
Bichon Frise
Girl 3
Female • Went Home Aug. 19, 2024
Bichon Frise
Girl 2
Female • Went Home Aug. 19, 2024
Bichon Frise
Boy 4
Male • Went Home Aug. 19, 2024
Bichon Frise
Boy 3
Male • Went Home Aug. 19, 2024
Bichon Frise
Boy 2
Male • Went Home Aug. 19, 2024
Bichon Frise
Girl 1
Female • Went Home Aug. 19, 2024
Bichon Frise
Boy 1
Male • Went Home Aug. 19, 2024
Bichon Frise
Expected Bichon Frises from Buttons and Lily
Due Feb. 2025. Ready Apr. 8
Expected Bichon Frises from Buttons and Lily
Due Feb. 2025
Ready Apr. 8
Rhonda H.
It was a long night!
Rhonda H.
Buttons and Lily had their 6 new born pups on 2/15/25, 🩷🩷🩷💙💙💙
Buttons and Lily's litter
Rhonda has been certified by Good Dog's screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you're ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies. You'll also have the chance to share a bit about yourself and what you're looking for in a new companion. Together, you'll choose the puppy that's right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Puppy prices range from $2,300 - $3,500 and include a non-refundable deposit of $500.
“This price includes the microchip, registration lifetime with Reunite, deworming, vaccines to puppy age, vet exam, limited registration with AKC.”
Rhonda may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Rhonda offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Rhonda directly.
Our puppies are well socialized, being raised in the center of our home. The expeierences begin when they are born, and held by humans daily, and attended to by their mother 24/7 until she starts sleeping outside thier pen. The stimulation starts just as gentle holding, as thier eyes open at 2 weeks old, there are fun things to look at in the whelping box, and when the ears open at 3 weeks of age, the music boxes, and toys for auditory stimulation are added to the area. The puppy pen is the fun house for these pups for all the time they are with us, we are constantly changing up the toys to entertain them in all ways imaginable. They are let loose under our careful eyes to play with the other dogs, and investigate their surroundings, stretching their legs and romping and running! Tactile stimulation, steps, slides, tunnels, and the like are a regular part of the day. The puppy area has a metal dog crate they tend to get together in for naps, and that conditioning helps later with the crate training after they leave us. We also subscribe to the litter box for puppies, containing paper pellet litter. This is introduced around 4 weeks, and by the time they are ready to leave us, they all are about 98% trained. We regularly give bathes, nail trims, scissor and clippers for their grooming needs, and they are accustomed to those necessary things in a Bichons life. I utilize the following enrichment methods: Introduced to people of different ages and appearances, Socialized with other dogs, Daily handling, Surface & tactile stimulation, Various sounds, Socialized with children, Potty Training, Human Interactions , Grooming and Nail Care, Puppy temperament evaluation , We start crate training, Early socialization, surface and tactile stimulation, Noise desensitization, Litter Box Trained, Doggy door training , and "No" Biting or Chewing.
All of our puppies are dewormed, vaccinated according to usual puppy protocol for the age, microchipped and lifetime registration with Reunite, weighed regularly, coat cleaned and nails trimmed, as well as around the eyes. They have been thoroughly examed by our vet around 7 weeks.
We send our puppies home with Food & treats, Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent, Registration, Microchip, Vet records, Toys, Puppy starter kit, Initial potty training, and Basic obedience & manners.
Rhonda offers options to help you easily get your new puppy home.
If you’re nearby, you can visit in person to pick up your pup. If you’re far away, you can travel by car or plane.
Why Rhonda started breeding
My mother bred Welsh Corgis when I was growing up. I love life and being part of bringing in new lives to this world. I always had the desire to breed dogs, and finally my life circumstances opened up to this rewarding opportunity.
Rhonda has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years
Rhonda was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Rhonda’s program includes one color
Rhonda’s Bichon Frise puppies are white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Blooming Bichons meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
All breeds
Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise
About Rose
Rose is a female Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rhonda decided to make her part of their program. Rhonda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bichon Frise
About Lily
Lily is a female Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rhonda decided to make her part of their program. Rhonda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bichon Frise
About Dahlia
Dahlia is now retired and looking for her new family. She is also listed for sale at Good Dog
Bichon Frise
About Buttons
Buttons is a male Bichon Frise. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Rhonda decided to make him part of their program. Rhonda has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Bichon Frise
Excellent level
Blooming Bichons reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Bichon Frises.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).