CHILDREN’S WORLD - PETS - BICHON FRISÉ

Bichon Frisé
It is a cute puppy, very likable and sociable. Extremely adaptable, cheerful and animated, bichon has gained many admirers since it appeared in the beginning of 70-ies of the last century as a relatively unknown breed.
It is actually an old breed considered to be of French origin although exact origin is not known. In the 14th century sailors brought it to Tenerife, and since the 15th century it has become favourite dog in kings’ courts.
Bichon is a small dog, 23-30 cm tall, weighting 3-6 kg. It is white, attractively looking, and lives about 14 years.
It has a beautiful head (with opulent hair and of pronounced round shape) postured high, short snout, black nose and round eyes of colour equally dark as the skin around them. The ears are covered in thick hair and are lowered alongside head and snout. The bichon’s body is small, but strong, with deep thorax. Its hair is 7-10 cm long, very thick and covers whole body, apart from snout, where it is shorter. Upper layer of hair is curly and the sub-hair is thick and soft. It has got broad thighs and wonderful tail, carried over its back.
Bichons get along excellently with other dogs and animals and are easy to train. Bichon is also an excellent family dog who likes to be in the focus of interest. It likes children, but they should not treat it as a toy. It barks very often because it has excellent hearing and hears everything. It is active also in closed space and does not need much exercise. It has to be taken regularly out for shorter walks.
This breed requires regular combing, bathing, haircut and maintenance of hair and it is recommended to take bichon for professional maintenance every 4-6 weeks.
Bichon Frisé  does not lose its hair and has no „dog’s smell” so that it is a breed recommended for keeping company to people who suffer from allergies.