BEE-shon Free-ZAY is the Pronunciation
Description:
The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy dog. When the
dog is clipped in a show cut the body gives off a round appearance. The skull
is slightly rounded. The muzzle is shorter than the skull, is not pointed, and
has a slightly pronounced stop. The round eyes are black or dark brown. The
ears are dropped covered in long hair. The teeth should meet in a scissors
bite. The legs are straight and medium boned. Dewclaws are usually removed. The
tail is carried over the back. The double coat is soft to the touch. The outer
coat is 3 to 4 inches (7-10 cm) long and is coarser and curlier than the soft
dense undercoat. Coat colors include solid white, cream, gray or apricot. White
is preferred in the show ring. The coat is hypo-allergenic. Pet owners usually
clip the dog in an easy care puppy cut that is the same length all over the
body. The dog can be shown with its coat clipped like a poodle or with a long,
puffy coat with the feet and muzzle clipped.
Height, Weight:
Height: Males 9 - 12 inches (23 – 30 cm) Females 9 - 11 inches (23 – 28 cm)
Weight: 7 - 12 pounds (3 – 5 kg)
Health Problems:
Some are prone to watery eyes,
cataracts, skin and ear ailments, also epilepsy and dislocated kneecaps. They
can be very sensitive to flea bites.
Living Conditions:
The Bichon Frise can live in an
apartment if it gets enough exercise. They are fairly active indoors and will
do okay without a yard.
Exercise:
These are active little dogs that need
a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs,
however, as with all breeds play will not fulfill their primal instinct to
walk. Dogs that do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display
behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe, open area
off-lead, such as a large fenced-in yard.
Life Expectancy:
About 15 or more years
Litter Size:
1-6 puppies, average 4-5 puppies
Grooming:
This breed should be groomed frequently
and bathed every month. Professional grooming is recommended every 4 weeks.
Trim around the eyes and ears with a blunt pair of scissors and clean the eyes
extensively to prevent staining. Show dogs are trimmed with scissors. The body
of pet dogs may be clipped with electric clippers though the rest of the dog
must still be cut with scissors. The Bichon sheds little to no hair and is good
for allergy sufferers.
Group:
Gun Dog, AKC Non-Sporting.
Description:
The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy dog. When the
dog is clipped in a show cut the body gives off a round appearance. The skull
is slightly rounded. The muzzle is shorter than the skull, is not pointed, and
has a slightly pronounced stop. The round eyes are black or dark brown. The
ears are dropped covered in long hair. The teeth should meet in a scissors
bite. The legs are straight and medium boned. Dewclaws are usually removed. The
tail is carried over the back. The double coat is soft to the touch. The outer
coat is 3 to 4 inches (7-10 cm) long and is coarser and curlier than the soft
dense undercoat. Coat colors include solid white, cream, gray or apricot. White
is preferred in the show ring. The coat is hypo-allergenic. Pet owners usually
clip the dog in an easy care puppy cut that is the same length all over the
body. The dog can be shown with its coat clipped like a poodle or with a long,
puffy coat with the feet and muzzle clipped.
Height, Weight:
Height: Males 9 - 12 inches (23 – 30 cm) Females 9 - 11 inches (23 – 28 cm)
Weight: 7 - 12 pounds (3 – 5 kg)
Health Problems:
Some are prone to watery eyes,
cataracts, skin and ear ailments, also epilepsy and dislocated kneecaps. They
can be very sensitive to flea bites.
Living Conditions:
The Bichon Frise can live in an
apartment if it gets enough exercise. They are fairly active indoors and will
do okay without a yard.
Exercise:
These are active little dogs that need
a daily walk. Play will take care of a lot of their exercise needs,
however, as with all breeds play will not fulfill their primal instinct to
walk. Dogs that do not get to go on daily walks are more likely to display
behavior problems. They will also enjoy a good romp in a safe, open area
off-lead, such as a large fenced-in yard.
Life Expectancy:
About 15 or more years
Litter Size:
1-6 puppies, average 4-5 puppies
Grooming:
This breed should be groomed frequently
and bathed every month. Professional grooming is recommended every 4 weeks.
Trim around the eyes and ears with a blunt pair of scissors and clean the eyes
extensively to prevent staining. Show dogs are trimmed with scissors. The body
of pet dogs may be clipped with electric clippers though the rest of the dog
must still be cut with scissors. The Bichon sheds little to no hair and is good
for allergy sufferers.
Group:
Gun Dog, AKC Non-Sporting.
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