Origin

The Bichon Frise evolved in the 13th century and this is a very well mannered breed. They are capable of hardships and they are too intelligent. This is a great companion to human beings and they have been popular due to this. This breed is a mix of Barbet Water spaniel and the Poodles. These dogs were used for performing in dog shows and circuses.

General Description

The Bichon Frise is a very small breed and has a terrific physical appearance. The French word Bichon Frise means curly lap dog. The Bichon Frise dogs are very small in size but they have a muscled body particularly around the thighs. It has a wide chest and a high neck. They have sharp teeth, circled dark eyes which have a dignified expression. Their ears hang by their head but they can’t be seen as they are covered by fur. It has a soft curled coat all over. It seem like a jacket has been put over their body. The Bichon fries has a amall swirled tail which is totally curled. It’s head and mouth is covered by fur. It looks like a ball of fur inserted in their head. It has a thin undercoat and found in light grey or cream colour.

Character

The Bichon Frise is a very lively dog and they love to be a part of the family. They are very cheerful in nature and very playful. This breed prove to be a very charming and entertaining companion. They get thrilled on continuous interaction of human beings. Bichon Frises are very fond of human attention and don’t love to be left alone. They are extraordinary to children and a very easily managed breed. They also mix very easily with strangers and they have a loving attitude towards all.

Temperament

They have a very gentle and loving nature. They love to be the part of the family and they are very socialized. Bichon Frises are excellent to children and other animals. This is a very energetic and charming breed. They are great watchdogs because of their barking habit. They bark to make their family members alert. This breed has a very sweet temperament and always keen to please its owner. These are entertaining dogs and at the same time they are also very sensitive. Very playful with a lot of personality. They love to drag attention of people and play tricks. They can easily adjust in any environments and love to stay indoors. Totally recommended for in experienced dog owner and families with children.

Training

In spite of being intelligent they are difficult to train. They get matured slowly so early training classes are required. But it has been seen that male Bichon Frise get trained more easily than female Bichon Frise. Training methods should be consistent and patient as well.

Health

The Bichon Frise can be affected by cataracts, eye problems, epilepsy, skinproblems, ear problems etc. They can live for more than 15 years and average litter rate is4-5.