Bichon Frisé

The Bichon Frise has a loosely curled double coat consisting of a textured outer coat lined with a soft, fine, silky undercoat that is virtually hypo-allergenic. It is usually all white. Height: 9-12 inches Weight: 7-12 pounds dogbreedinfo.

quick facts

Breed Group:	Nonsporting Group
Place of Origin:	Belgium
Also Known As:	Bichon Frise, Bichon à poil frisé, Bichon Tenerife

Description of Bichon Frisé

Colors

White, White & Apricot, White & Buff, White & Cream

Temperament

Gentle, Feisty, Playful, Sensitive, Affectionate, Cheerful

Size	Min. Height	Max. Height	Min. Weight	Max. Weight
Male	9.1 in.	11.8 in.	6.6 lbs.	11 lbs.
Female	9.1 in.	11 in.	6.6 lbs.	11 lbs.

Bichon Frisé Image Gallery

Bichon Frise with a Puppy Cut (also known as a Teddy Bear or Pet Cut)	Cody - a groomed, male Bichon Frise
Bichon Puppy

Behavior and Traits of Bichon Frisé

Apartment-Friendly Dog
Apartment-friendly dogs are the best pick for owners who do not have a spacious play area for their dog. The lower a dog's energy level, the more apt it may be for apartment-life.
Apartment-Friendly Dogs
Family-Friendly Dog
Family-friendly dogs are breeds that interact well with children. These dogs remain good-natured even when subjected to a child's poking and grabbing.
Family-Friendly Dogs

Breed biology of Bichon Frisé

Hypoallergenic Dog
Hypoallergenic dogs are intended to be more compatible with allergic owners. Smaller dogs that bark less are often indicators that a dog produces and disperses fewer allergens.
Hypoallergenic Dogs
- Bedlington Terrier
- Basenji
- Barbet
- Airedale Terrier
- Bergamasco
Low Exercise Requirement
Higher-requirement dogs tend to need more frequent play time in larger areas, while minimal-need dogs can be left alone more often.
Life Expectancy
Low:
12 yr.
High:
15 yr.
Low Exercise Dogs
Shedding Type: Light
Shedding is the natural process which helps a dog stay clean. Lightly-shedding dogs are often associated with fewer allergic reactions when properly groomed.

Breed group of Bichon Frisé

Nonsporting Group

The Non-Sporting Group of dogs is a kennel club dog breed Group designation. How Non-Sporting is defined varies among kennel clubs, and different kennel clubs may not include the same breeds in their Non-Sporting Group. Some kennel clubs do not use the Non-Sporting classification. Non-Sporting Group is not a term used by the international kennel club association, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale, which more finely divides its...
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Bichon Frisé place of origin

Belgium

Population: 11,007,020

Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 square kilometres , and it has a population of about 11 million people. Straddling the cultural boundary between Germanic and Latin Europe, Belgium is home to two main...
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