Bichon Frise
Breed Profile
Group: Toy
Origin: Canary Islands
Colour: White
Lifespan: 14 years
The Bichon Frise are active, alert and curious.
Owner's Guide
Although their coats need daily care, Bichon Frise are good-natured dogs which make excellent pets. Lively and vivacious, they are friendly with everyone and they make easy, delightful companions.
Originally bred to be a companion.
Special characteristics
This is a friendly dog that enjoys human company.
Exercise requirements
Low - Medium. Enjoys playing family games.
Attitude to
owners affectionate, devoted
children good
other pets good
strangers friendly
unfamiliar dogs friendly
Perfect owner
Sociable, affectionate owner who will enjoy the daily coat care ritual.
Potential problems
May be hard to housetrain.
This dog's coat will bring in mud and dirt from outside, and needs daily care and occasional clipping to keep it in good condition.
Recommended for first-time owners who like to groom their dog on a daily basis.
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