Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise with its shiny white coat, originated in the Mediterranean, is a descendant of the poodle puppy breed. They quickly spread throughout Europe during the Renaissance period, based on their small size, attractive appearance and cheerful disposition. The breed first appeared in the United States in 1955 and the first original litter was born in 1956.http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bichonfrise.htm

The Bichon Frise does not shed much at all and the wiry, thick coat must be groomed and cleaned on a regular basis. Their hair can be so thick that dirt often gets caught around their eyes, mouth and anus causing hygiene problems.

A bi-weekly or monthly bath is required and frequent brushing of the thick hair is essential, to pull out the debris and to get rid of the excess hair, that does not shed on its own. Keep the ears clean and you can trim the area around the eyes to keep them free of the dirt that can gather there and potentially cause vision problems.

The breed is also particularly allergy prone and you should provide frequent trimming, bathing and regular grooming. Bischon Frise grooming styles are varied and the coat can be cut decoratively with clever styles. The hair on the body can be trimmed with a good pair of clippers and you can use safety scissors on the rest of the hair, close to to the eyes and sensitive areas, that need to be cut.http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bichonfrise.htm

This fluffy little white ball of fun thrives on the company of children and the rest of the family. You can expect your charming, intelligent pet to have an even temper that make them the ideal pet for anyone who love toy dog breeds. The Bichon Frise is playful and this may be the reason they get along well with children, so well. But, even with all of this fun and even temperament, they do have sharp teeth that can cause pain if your child is bitten.

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