| Bichon Frise | | | | obedience school or vet. The Bichon works well with |
| The Bichon Frise is a breed that is sweet tempered, | | | | food treats along with the leash and collar. Training |
| merry, and eager, always wanting to please his | | | | must be gentle and firm, with no harsh corrections or |
| owners and family. He or she is a dog that loves to | | | | scolding. |
| spend time with his family and loves interaction with | | | | Bichons |
| humans and other animals. | | | | Bichons are notoriously smart and easy to train, |
| | | | making them a favorite for circus acts. My bichon |
| Puppies | | | | have been part of my life since 1999. On the downside, |
| Puppies sometimes have beige to apricot markings, | | | | bichons are prone to liver shunts. They weigh about 10 |
| but these fade over time. They commonly have buff, | | | | to 18 pounds, depending on size and are classified |
| apricot or cream color on their ears or head that will | | | | under four categories: the Havanese, Bolognese, |
| almost always fade to complete white. Puppies must | | | | Maltaise, and Tenerife, from which the Bichon Frise |
| be accustomed to brushing at an early age, a process | | | | ultimately descended. |
| that requires much patience and gentle handling to | | | | Bichons require a moderate amount of exercise, |
| make them ready for a new loving home. | | | | including a daily walk, and make perfect indoor dogs. |
| Training | | | | Bichons should be between 9 1/2 to 11 1/2 inches tall at |
| The Bichon Frise is a very intelligent dog and can be | | | | the withers. They were the popular choice of dog that |
| trained to do tricks. They are slow to mature and | | | | Italian sailors used for bartering during medieval times |
| males are generally slightly easier to train than females. | | | | and were the preferred choice for bartering because |
| The breed is easy to train using standard obedience | | | | they were very friendly and made good traveling |
| commands. Training begins at birth and ongoing | | | | companions. |
| consultation is available to all breed owners at the local | | | | |