| The Bichon Frise is a white powder puff of a dog with | | | | beautiful puppies in qualified homes. Because dysplastic |
| black eyes, eye rims and halos, lips, nose, and | | | | dogs often produce dysplastic puppies, buyers should |
| footpads. Known for less barking problems than other | | | | ask if both the sire and the dam of the puppy in which |
| small dogs, the Bichon Frise is a charming dog as pet | | | | they are interested have been rated clear of hip |
| but you need to adjust to certain life routines as this | | | | dysplasia by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals or |
| particular breed do need attention. Today the Bichon | | | | by Penn HIP. Because of the Bichon Frise Puppies |
| Frise is primarily a companion and show dog. An | | | | lively personality, they usually get along well with most |
| independent, affectionate, charming breed, the Bichon | | | | other animals in the household. These puppies are best |
| Frise is very social and is competitive and obedient. | | | | house-trained in a suitably sized dog crate; one that is |
| Breed Characteristics | | | | big enough for an adult Bichon to stand and turn |
| A cheerful attitude is the hallmark of the breed and | | | | around freely. |
| one should settle for nothing less. Structural faults | | | | Training |
| common to all breeds are as undesirable in the Bichon | | | | The Bichon Frise is an intelligent breed, but they |
| Frise as in any other breed, even though such faults | | | | typically are difficult to housetrain. Housetraining is not |
| may not be specifically mentioned in the standard. Any | | | | difficult provided you follow instructions and set aside |
| color in excess of 10% of the entire coat of a mature | | | | some time to do it right. Crate training makes it much |
| specimen is a fault and should be penalized, but color | | | | easier to house train the dog. The Bichon Frise dog |
| of the accepted shadings should not be faulted in | | | | can become spiteful and stubborn if he isn't treated |
| puppies. On March 5, 1933, the official standard of the | | | | with positive training methods and lots of love. Without |
| breed, as written by Madam Abadie of Steren Vor | | | | having to spend a small fortune and without having to |
| Kennels, was adopted by the Societe Central Canine | | | | spend hours grooming and training. This personality |
| de France. The International Canine Federation | | | | filled and intelligent companion will definitely require |
| recognizes the Bichon Frise "as a French-Belgian | | | | guidance and loving training to become the exceptional |
| breed having the right to registration in the Book of | | | | performer (no doubt, its his/her nature) that also |
| Origins from all countries". When seeking a Bichon be | | | | doubles as your best friend. Plus training your dog is |
| sure to find a reputable breeder to get the best | | | | not only for your benefit, but also for your Bichon |
| personality traits this breed has to offer. Another way | | | | Frise's happiness, health, safety, and overall well-being. |
| to locate a quality breeder is to contact your local | | | | Consistent, firm, caring and positive love are important |
| Bichon Frise club. | | | | in training your Bichon Frise. Basic obedience training |
| Puppies | | | | should be commenced as early as possible to ensure |
| Puppies are very fragile creatures and can easily | | | | that the Bichon develops into an enjoyable friend and is |
| break bones if they are dropped, kicked, or fallen on. | | | | acceptable to society in general. |
| Puppies commonly have buff, apricot or cream color | | | | The right dog for you? |
| on their ears or head that will almost always fade to | | | | Though not much of a guard dog, the Bichon Frise is a |
| complete white. Puppies learn valuable lessons in the | | | | more than respectable watchdog. The Bichon Frise is |
| first eight weeks of life from their mothers that cannot | | | | a companion that has been compared to a cloud, but |
| be learned from anyone else or at any other time in | | | | not because he is a lightweight. The Bichon Frise is |
| life. As puppies, some Bichons have beige to apricot | | | | similar in size to many toys at 9-11" and finely built he is |
| markings on the head or body, but this color usually | | | | a merry little dog who is lively enough to enjoy playing |
| fades during maturity. Talk to different breeders and | | | | with children but perhaps not one too well-suited for |
| ask them about their puppies and temperament of the | | | | country rambles. The average life span of the Bichon |
| dogs what care and needs are needed for their | | | | Frise is about 14 years. The Bichon Frise is known as |
| specific breed. Then check out dog rescue agencies, | | | | a friendly and playful dog that is rarely aggressive. The |
| adoption dogs for sale and puppies for adoption as | | | | Bichon Frise is suited to anyone who wants a |
| they would all make great pets. Pride and integrity are | | | | companion dog. |
| an integral part of raising great Bichons and placing | | | | |