Bichon Frise Puppies

Smart, happy, and outgoing, the Bichon Frise is a popular house dog and family pet. Bichons have a good-natured disposition, and can easily get along with other dogs and people. They're also very good with children. This breed is highly trainable and aims to please its owner. Bichons love being the center of attention and generally need lots of company, as they may suffer from separation anxiety if left alone for extended periods of time. That said, the Bichon Frise is not recommended for people who plan on being away from home for several hours during the day. However, with enough company and attention, these dogs make wonderful, loving companions for all types of people and families.

Bichon Frise are a heatlhy breed with a long lifespan, but they should still be screened for things like allergies, bladder infections, lxuating patella, and eye disorders.

They are a calm breed with quick bursts of high energy, which can take the form of running around the house or playing in the yard. Daily walks and play sessions are highly encouraged, and they make a great exercise companion.

The Bichon Frise barely sheds, but they require a strict grooming regiment to maintain a healthy coat. Their coat should be brushed weekly to remove loose hair and to prevent matting. They should always be brushed before a bath because any mats that exist will only get tighter in the water. Their ears should be cleaned regularly to avoid infection.

They are considered hypoallergenic and will shed very little. The little hair they do shed is caught up in their undercoat.

Standing just under a foot tall, Bichon Frises are known for their velvety, white, and hypoallergenic coat. Their rounded head perfectly frames their dark eyes, nose, and lips. To keep this coat in tip top shape, daily bushings are encouraged, and may need groomings every 4-8 weeks.

The Bichon Frise is believed to have originated in the Mediterranean as a result of crossing large water dogs with smaller, white dogs. Traders allegedly transported the breed to France and other parts of Europe, where it soon became a favorite of nobility. However, over time, the Bichon's popularity began to wane, and the breed nearly became extinct as a result of World War I. After the war, some French breeders made a considerable effort to reestablish the Bichon Frise, and they succeeded. The breed arrived in America in the 1950s and was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1971. Today, Bichons are primarily companion dogs and make great therapy dogs.