Meet the Bichon Frise
Pawfect Personality
Apartment Friendly
Couch Cuddler
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
Personality
Easy-going
Playful
Friendly
Group
Non-sporting
Origin
Canary Islands
Life Span
14-15 Years
Breed Popularity
#45 of 195
Height Range
9.5-11.5 Inches
Weight Range
12-18 Pounds
Coat Details
Type
Short
Texture
Soft, Smooth
Features
Double Coat
Colors
White, White & Apricot, White & Buff, White & Cream
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Cost to Buy
$600-$1,700
Lifetime Care Cost
$20,520
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianWatch out for your Bichon’s allergies.
Bichons are prone to skin allergies, like dermatitis, so keep an eye out for irritated areas of the skin. Skin can become red, flaky, and itchy. The irritation can also spread fairly quickly. Talk to your vet about giving your dog allergy medication, or about topical ointments and treatments that can help ease irritation.
Maintain your Bichon’s ears.
Bichons Frises are known to have frequent ear infections, so be alert from the start and regularly check your dog’s ears for infection.
Take care of your Bichon’s tear stains.
Tear staining is caused by an overproduction of tears or a dog’s inability to drain away tears like normal. This causes unsightly dark marks around the dog’s eyes. Be sure to work with a good groomer to maintain proper hygiene.
Training Tips
from Dr. Jessica Greenberg, Associate VeterinarianPotty train early and tightly.
While potty training, take your Bichon outside frequently so you gain an understanding of their restroom schedule. Designate a specific spot for them to go outside and take them to that spot on a leash. Give them a huge amount of praise when they do their business outside, but ignore them when they go anywhere else. If ignoring them isn’t working, put bitter apple spray on spots to give off a scent that repulses them from the area.
Exercise your Bichon’s mental muscles.
Keep your Bichon sharp by giving them treat puzzles and consistently training them. Be wary of letting your dog’s training plateau. All dogs thrive from opportunities to keep learning new things.
Invite your Bichon onto furniture.
Instead of picking your Bichon pup up to take them to furniture, invite them up onto furniture. You should have some control over cuddling on furniture, otherwise they’ll feel like the couch and bed are theirs and they won’t have to listen to you. If you’re going to make your Bichon a lap dog, pick a spot where you let them sit in your lap. Don’t let them cuddle with you on everything, although you may feel the urge to. There have to be boundaries somewhere.
My Many Looks
My Breed Characteristics
Furbulous Fact
As I Grow Up
History of My Breed
Care Tips
Training Tips
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Personality
Easy-going
Playful
Friendly
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Group
Non-sporting
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Origin
Canary Islands
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Life Span
14-15 Years
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Breed Popularity
#45 of 195
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Height Range
9.5-11.5 Inches
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Weight Range
12-18 Pounds
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动物皮毛
Type
Short
Texture
Soft, Smooth
Features
Double Coat
Colors
White, White & Apricot, White & Buff, White & Cream
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Hypoallergenic
Yes
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Cost to Buy
$600-$1,700
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Lifetime Care Cost
$20,520