Bichon frize
Life expectancy
12 - 15 years
Weight
Male 3 - 5 kg
Female 3 - 5 kg
Height
Male 3 - 5 kg
Female 3 - 5 kg
Hair
long
Group
companion dogs
Nicknames
Bichón de pelo rizado,Bichón de Tenerife
Index
The Bichon Frize is a small dog that boasts a wonderfully affectionate and lovable personality. They are good with children, which is another plus, since many small dogs find it difficult to deal with children.
The Bichon Frize loves to be the center of attention and despite their size, they are extremely confident and outgoing, and they are also very intelligent, which makes them great fun to have around. They hate being left alone and often suffer from separation anxiety, which could be a disadvantage of sharing a home with a Bichon Frize. It must also be taken into account that Bichons require a high level of maintenance in terms of grooming, since their coat needs professional grooming every 4 or 6 weeks, which can considerably increase the cost of their maintenance.
Characteristics of the Bichon frize
SIZE
EXERCISE NEEDS
EASY TO TRAIN
GOOD WITH CHILDREN
KINDNESS TO OTHER PETS
HEALTH OF THE BREED
COST TO KEEP
INTELLIGENCE
TOLERANCE TO BEING ALONE
Why choose a Bichon frize?
PROS
Extremely adaptable and adorable
Bichon Frises are very intelligent and playful.
They don't require much exercise
Bichons shed little
They tend to have a long life, with some living to be 17 years old or more.
They form strong bonds with their families
CONS
He hates being left alone and often suffers from separation anxiety.
They require a lot of maintenance when it comes to grooming, so they need professional grooming every 4 to 6 weeks.
Can be difficult to homeschool
Bichons are usually allergic
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Origin and history of the Bichon frize
The Bichon Frize is believed to be native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and is often known as the "Tenerife Dog" thanks to 14th century sailors finding it on the island of Tenerife. These they took home and often exchanged for other objects. Bichons soon became popular within the upper classes of many European countries such as Spain, Italy and France, thanks to their adorable appearance and cheerful character.
At the end of the 19th century, bichons were also owned by citizens and many dogs were often found in circuses as performance dogs, as they were very quick to learn new tricks.
In 1933, the president of the Toy Club of France established a breed standard together with the Friends of Belgian Breeds. At that time, they had two names: "Teneriffe" and "Bichon", so it was decided to merge the two by calling the breed "Bichon Frisé". In 1959 it was officially recognized by the FCI.
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Character ofthe Bichon frize
The Bichon Frize is known for being cheerful and very fun, they love to "act" and play. They are confident and outgoing little dogs, always friendly and rarely display any type of aggressive behavior. They are intelligent and, therefore, quickly learn new things which makes their training very easy.
Although they are lively and energetic, they are also quite calm. They are good with children, which makes them excellent pets for family life. They are also a good option for first-time owners, although it must be taken into account that they require high maintenance in terms of grooming. In short, owners must have the time and knowledge necessary to keep a Bichon's coat in good condition.
They love to be in company, therefore they hate being left alone for a long time, which could cause them stress and suffer from separation anxiety.
Curiosities about the Bichon frize
They were introduced to Europe by sailors who exchanged Bichons for other goods.
They were very popular little dogs that were often seen performing in circuses.
Names for Bichon frize
Milo, Polo, Sisi, Clara
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