| The Bichon Frise Dog Breed
Country of Origin: The Bichon Frise originated in
France.
Height: Males range from 9 inches to 12 inches.
Females range from 9 inches to 11 inches.
Weight: Bichon Frises range from 7 to 12 pounds.
Description: The Bichon Frise is a small and
sturdy dog breed who loves to be the centre of attention. It
is a merry, agile dog breed. Very friendly, the Bichon Frise
does extremely well with small children and other household
pets. The Bichon Frise is in the Non-Sporting group.
Colors: Bichon Frises are typically white, but can
be shades of cream or apricot. |
Health Concerns: The Bichon Frise is
susceptible to eye, skin and ear problems, epilepsy and
dislocated kneecaps.
Coat: Bichon Frises have a soft and dense
undercoat and an outercoat that is coarse, puffy and curly.
The Bichon Frise has a non-shedding coat that must be kept
dry and brushed out to prevent matting.
Temperament: The Bichon Frise is very perky and
playful. A friendly dog breed, the Bichon Frise gets along
well with strangers, small children and other dogs and pets.
The Bichon Frise tends to bark a lot.
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Life Expectancy: The life expectancy of the Bichon
Frise is 12-15 years.
Living Environment: Bichon Frises do well in
apartments if they are walked twice a day. The Bichon Frise
is a good dog breed for the elderly.
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