Expert: Kaza - 7/16/2009

Question
I am in need of companionship and love dogs.  I have researched for a long time now, and believe that a Bichon would be the best dog for me.  However, I work 9 hour days.  My tentative plan would be to keep the dog in the kitchen with pee pads.  I also have 2 cats that might keep him company.  I would leave the radio on for him, and am prepared to spend the evenings giving him lots of attention.  I really, really want a dog, but am so scared that he will not be okay alone for 9 hours.  What is your opinion?  If a Bichon could not tolerate this, is there any breed that has similar positive qualities as the Bichon but wouldn't mind being home alone for that long?
Thank you a million for your help!

Answer
no way can any bichon be left for those time periods.

At this moment in time I feel it would be wrong for me to suggest having a bichon , that would include in reality Frise, Havanese, Bolognese, Lowchen Maltese and even the tsvetnaya bolonka, all need constant human companionship.

Sorry to be such a disappointment.