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The Bichon Frise
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The Bichon Frise is appreciated for its great beauty, but they are known and loved for their wonderful personalities.  They are excellent with children and adjust well to any situation.

To Know Them is to Love Them!

General Information About the Bichon Frise

  • Where do they come from?
    The Bichon Frise originates from the Mediterranean area. They were first introduced to the French Kennel Club in 1934, lending to their reference of being "French" dogs.  They were not introduced into the American Kennel Club until the early 1970's.

  • What size are they?
    The Bichons size is measured in inches (measured from the top of the shoulders to the ground) and ranges between 9-1/2 and 11-1/2 inches.

    The adult Bichons weight varies depending upon his size but usually ranges between 10 and 18 pounds.

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 CK puppies were often available in the tiny size of just under 10 lbs.when fully grown.

  • What do they act like?
    The Bichon is an extremely calm, sweet and affectionate breed.  They are very quiet, are excellent with children and get along well in almost every situation.

  • What color are they?
    The Bichon is white and is allowed to have up to 10% of buff, apricot or cream colored shadings over the entire body. Puppies commonly have buff, apricot or cream color on their ears or head that will almost always fade to complete white.

  • Do they shed?
    No.  The Bichon has a COMPLETELY NON-SHEDDING coat.

  • What about allergies?
    Since the Bichon does not shed and has a low dander level, they have been refered to as being "hypo-allergenic".  Many people with asthma and other allergies have been able to own a Bichon without any adverse reaction.

  • What about grooming?
    The Bichon does require periodic grooming since the coat does not shed.  The proper method of grooming is by a scissor cut as opposed to shaving with clippers.  When brushed out while being dried they achieve the beautiful powder puff effect.

  • Are they healthy?  How long do they live?
    The breed is generally healthy and may live to be as old as  18 years of age when properly cared for. The average life span of the Bichon Frise is about 14 years.  

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