The Bichon Frise is a cute
little "puffy" dog that is friendly and thrilled to be with family.
This is a small but sturdy dog who can be taken on family trips, and will be
sad if you leave him at home. The Bichon Frise is known as one of the
semi hypo-allergenic dogs, and is a good
choice for those with mild allergies that are being treated with
antihistamines.
This dog is a friendly and
fun dog to have around. The breed may be sad if left alone for long
periods of time. The Bichon Frise is a good
family dog and will love everyone in his "pack." This dog is good with
children, however may be jumpy as a young dog and therefore not great with
small children. The Bichon Frise is fast, lively and energetic and
loves to run in the yard and house.
You may find some of this
breed may bark quickly at any sound, so be sure you know your dog before
living in an apartment. Some are fine, and some may be a bit "barky."
This dog is intelligent and is often used in circus acts and other animal shows.
Training
The
Bichon Frise is a very intelligent dog and can be trained to do
tricks. Unfortunately, this breed is known as a dog that is
very hard to housebreak, so plan to spend at least six months
housetraining this breed. You may consider crate training the
Bichon Frise when housebreaking.
Exercise
The Bichon Frise does not need
hours of run time, but is very active and certainly needs to run
around daily. This can be in the house, the backyard or on a
walk. You will find the young Bichon Frise a bundle of happy
energy.
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Grooming
This breed has a
curly outer coat and soft undercoat. The fur is known to be
semi-hypollergenic. The
Bichon Frise needs a good
clipping about every few months. Brush to keep the fur from
matting. This breed does not shed.
Health
The Bichon Frise is prone to
skin problems, and can chew his skin enough to worsen a problem
area. He may suffer from food, skin, environmental or flea
allergies. This breed is also prone to eye problems,
dislocated knee caps and epilepsy.
