Expert: Breeder - 5/6/2005

Question
I just got a new puppy. She is called a cavashon.  Half Bichon Frise and half King St. Charles spaniel. I am having the worst time potty training her!!! I know she know that she has to go outside but she never lets me know. Can you give me any advice? My husband is going to kill me if this doesn't get any better!! Thank you for you time!

Answer
Bichon are very very difficult to housebreak.  If you not home during the day you will never housebreak them.  Don't know what a mix result in.  With all the genetic problems in bichons and the many genetic problems in King Charles you could have you hands full of medical issues.  

Reputable breeder do not breed mixed breed dogs.  So the parents were never cleared of the breeds big genetic problems.