http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com Historians believe the Bichon descended form the Barbet or water Spaniel from which came the name the Barbichon. This name overtime was shortened to Bichon. The four breeds of Bichon (bolognais havanais maltaise and the Tenerife) are believed to have orig... http://www.articlealley.com/article_104435_54.html 17th November 2006