Bichon Frise

If you need a merry pet, Bichon Frise is the breed exactly for you! It is not only merry; it is also eager and loves to please its owners. It is sweet tempered and children love to hug a Bichon Frise. This dog is very playful, loves to be with people, and has a funny disposition. It also loves to spend time with its family owners, and gets along really well with some of its other dogs counterparts. Bichon Frise also looks for lots of attention, like any other do. They are very happy when there owners show devotion to them. It is also entertaining by nature at it loves tricks and show. They easily adjust in any environment. Music attracts it, but it is happier when it plays in the garden with bigger children. This is also very useful in doing exercise if you need getting a dog as a companion.

This breed is dependable especially if the owners are experienced dog owners; however, it can get along real well with non-experienced owners. It loves to be with other pets, and cordial with strangers. These dogs are easily managed as it is not dominant or bossy; however, it loves to be independent. Bichon Frise is great as watch dogs, because it really barks when there are burglaries. It barks high pitched! Generally, this breed is cheerful, and easy to be with, it is sociable and energetic!

This breed wears its coat, curly and loose, it keeps its coat long and white, however its coat can have a variety, and it can be buff, apricot, or cream markings. Some dogs, looks like powder puffs. It carries a beautiful funny drooping ears expression, but it is alert and keen! Bichon Frise weighs only 12 to 18 pounds, and it grows from 9-12 inches. Bichon Frise has dark eyes, black nose, and a unique austere coat, as compared to other dogs. It is also eye catching because of its unique appearance.

Sprucing Up A Bichon Frise

This dog is high maintenance, because of its curly hair! It needs grooming and daily brushing in order to look neat. It needs trimming and clipping as required to most Bichon Frise! Cleaning its ears is also important to avoid ear infection and cleaning the bottom and trimming it is needed for keeping danger and sickness at bay.

Bichon Frise curly coat hair ought to have daily brushing, cleaning, and combing; otherwise, it can get really bad. If you can afford a professional groomer for dogs, it’s better to have it groomed when joining a dog show. This dog needs trimming and combing in particular areas like armpits, legs, ears, and tail. Without daily maintenance, they really look bad and ugly.

Its eyes must be cleaned as well to avoid attacks of deadly fungi; otherwise, it can create a big problem for its health. Ears and eyes have to use a special solution which can be bought in any dog store.

Health, Lifetime And Dog Lineage

This type of breed lifespan lives up to fourteen years maximum. When it gets old, it has a list of sicknesses like bladder stones, allergies, bleeding disorders, cataracts, epilepsy, and luxating patella! The parents of a Bichon Frise puppy carry a CERF and OFA certificates for authentication.

The ancestor of these breed is from France and Tenerife. It has a long history but unknown. The breed’s name was known as “curly lap dog” characterizing its appearance. Bichon Frise is registered with AKC in the year 1972.

Quick Facts

Alias:	Tenerife Dog, Bichon Tenerife, Bichon a poil Frise	Size:	Small
Training:	Medium	Grooming:	High
Shedding:	Low	Exercise:	Occasional walk
Energy:	Medium	Protection:	Will bark