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Bichon Frise breed information and pictures
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The Bichon Frise is part of the Nonsporting group. The Bichon Frise is a dog with Above Average problem solving abilities. The trainability of the Bichon Frise is Above Average. It was breed to be good for Family Pet, Watch Dog The Bichon Frise lifestyle is Adapts readily to indoor living
The Bichon Frise is susceptible to skin, eye and ear problems, epilepsy and dislocated kneecaps. It is important that when contacting a Bichon Frise breeder that you express health concern issues and ask the breeder what they are doing in order to help mimimize them.
Please don't purchase your Bichon Frise from a petstore which commonly are known to support Bichon Frise puppy mills. Doing so only promotes inproper breeding ethics and promotes current Bichon Frise health issues. The AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC registries recognize the Bichon Frise breed standard.
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Bichon Frise |
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Group:
Nonsporting |
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Shoulder Height:
09.50 in - 11.50 in |
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Weight:
15-20 pounds |
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Exercise req'd:
Low-medium amount |
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Intelligence:
High |
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Suitability for kids:
Excellent |
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Registries:
AKC, UKC, FCI, CKC, SKC, WWKC, FIC |
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Country of Origin:
France - Belgium; The Bichon Frise is closely related to the Maltese, for approx 400 years they lived among royalty, then in the 1800's their popularity waned and they became a pet of the commoner. His agility and winsome ways earned them popularity as a circus performer or an organ grinder's dog.
Character:
The Bichon Frise is responsive, affectionate, sensitive and eager to cuddle or play.
Temperment:
This dog is friendly toward other dogs, children and strangers. It can can however bark a lot.
Coat:
The double coat consists of a coarse curly outer coat and a soft dense outercoat. It has a puffy appearance and should spring back when patted.
Care
The coat needs to be combed and brushed every other day, as well as trimmed every couple of months.
Colour:
White
Comments:
Purposes:
Family Pet, Watch Dog
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