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Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise
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Bichon Frise
(Bichon
à poil frisé)
Sunny the Bichon at 19 months old. "She's a purebred Bichon Frise, and is a wonderful dog who loves
everyone...especially children!"
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Pronunciation |
BEE-shon
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Description |
The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy, little dog. When the dog is clipped in a show cut the body gives off a round appearance. The skull is slightly rounded. The muzzle is shorter than the skull, is not pointed, with a slightly pronounced stop. The round eyes are black or dark brown. The ears are dropped covered in long hair. The teeth should meet in a scissors bite. The legs are straight and medium boned. Dewclaws are usually removed. The tail is carried over the back. The double coat is soft to the touch. The outer coat is 3 to 4 inches (7-10cm.) long and is coarser and curlier than the soft dense undercoat. Coat colors include solid white, cream, gray or apricot. White is preferred in the show ring. The coat is hypo-allergenic. Pet owners usually clip the dog in an easy care puppy cut that is the same length all over the body. The dog can be shown with it's coat clipped like a poodle or with a long, puffy coat with the feet and muzzle clipped. |
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Temperament |
The Bichon is a fluffy, little white dog
that loves human company. It has an independent spirit, is intelligent,
affectionate, bold and lively. This charming, gentle dog is not a yapper. It has
a self-assured, happy temperament that is easy to live with. These bright little
dogs are easy to train and just plain old love everyone. They need people to be
happy. They are naturally sociable and are happiest when they are part of a
family that takes them everywhere. This sociable trait also means that they are
fine in the company of other dogs & pets and are excellent with children.
Used as watchdogs and to perform tricks, this breed is competitive and obedient.
Like a lot of smaller breeds, the Bichon may be difficult to housebreak. The Bichon Frise needs rules to follow, and limits to what they are and are not allowed to do. They also need a daily pack walk. Do not allow this little dog to develop Small Dog Syndrome, a human induced behavior, where the dog feels he is pack leader to humans. This can cause varying degrees of a wide variety of behavior problems. Including, but not limited to, obsessive barking, guarding, separation anxiety, snapping, and even biting. These are not Bichon traits, but rather behaviors brought on by the way the dog is treated. If you begin to be your dogs pack leader, and are self assured, calm consistently and assertive towards the dog, providing daily pack walks, the Bichon will be a very stable minded, trustworthy dog. |
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Height, Weight |
Height: Dogs 9-12 inches (23-30cm.) Bitches
9-11 inches (23-28cm.)
Weight: 7-12 pounds (3-5kg.) |
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Health Problems |
Some are prone to watery eyes, cataracts, skin and
ear ailments, also epilepsy and dislocated kneecaps. They can be very
sensitive to flea bites. |
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Living Conditions |
The Bichon Frise can live in an apartment if it
gets enough exercise. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a
yard. |
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Exercise |
These are active little dogs,
who need a daily walk.
Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs, however, as with all
breeds, play will not fulfill their primal instinct to walk. Dogs who do not get
to go on daily walks are more likely to display behavior problems. They will
also enjoy a good romp in a safe open area off lead, such as a large fenced in
yard. |
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Life Expectancy |
About 15 or more years |
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Litter Size |
1 - 6 puppies - Average 4 - 5 |
Grooming |
This breed should be groomed frequently and bathed
every month. Professional grooming is recommended every 4 weeks. Trim around the
eyes and ears with a blunt pair of scissors and clean the eyes extensively to
prevent staining. Show dogs are trimmed with scissors. The body of the pet dogs
may be clipped with electric clippers though the rest of the dog must still be
scissored. The Bichon sheds little to no hair and is good for allergy suffers. |
| Origin |
The Bichon Frise dates back as far as the 13th century. The breed is a descendent of the Barbet Water Spaniel and the Poodle. The Bichon was traded all over the world by Spanish sailors. The dog eventually became a favorite of the 16th century French royal
courts. In the 19th century it was a popular organ grinder's dog and also a circus performer. Today
the Bichon Frise is primarily a companion and show dog. The Bichon Frise was first recognized by the AKC in 1972. |
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Gun Dog, AKC Non-Sporting |
Recognition |
CKC, FCI, AKC, UKC, KCGB, CKC, NKC, BFCA, NZKC, ANKC,
APRI, ACR, DRA |
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CKC = Continental
Kennel Club
FCI = Fédération
Cynologique Internationale
AKC = American
Kennel Club
UKC = United Kennel
Club
KCGB = Kennel
Club of Great Britain
CKC = Canadian
Kennel Club
NKC = National
Kennel Club
BFCA = The Bichon
Frise Club of America
NZKC = New Zealand
Kennel Club
ANKC = Australian
National Kennel Club
APRI = American Pet Registry Inc.
ACR = American Canine Registry
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc. |
"Muffin the Bichon Frise at about 5 years old. Muffin likes long walks and runs which he gets often! I like walking Muffin and seeing him prance and dance through the fields! Its very good because we live in the countryside with lots of big fields!"
"This is Callie. She is a newly adopted 2 year old Bichon Frise. She was never potty, leash, or crate trained... but with the techniques of Caesar, she is learning quickly. Callie is the sweetest, most laid back dog, she is fun & gentle around the kids. We are so glad we took her in, and now is very much a part of this family."
Photo Courtesy of Bev Busse of Heaven's Bichons. Example of a Show Bichon
Photo Courtesy of Bev Busse of Heaven's Bichons. Example of a Show Bichon.
Photo Courtesy of Bev Busse of Heaven's Bichons. Examples of Show Bichons.
"This is Max, our Bichon rescue at 15 years old. We rescued him when he was a year old and he has been a part of our family ever since. He is blind but that doesn't stop him. He loves attention and to go for long walks. He is happiest when he has his whole family home with him. He loves to eat dog bones and on special occasions he gets doggie ice cream."
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