| Bichon Frise Care and Grooming | | | | matt and tangle in their hair, are the buckle collars, |
| Bichon Frise are a very sociable dog from the time | | | | leather-training collars, or even the reversed pinch |
| that they are puppies on through adulthood. Bichon | | | | collars. The head collar is becoming very popular as |
| Frises have an easy, happy disposition. A Bichon | | | | a training tool for most dogs in training classes. |
| Frisé (French, literally meaning Curly lap dog; often | | | | Positive reinforcement and gentle training are the |
| spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small breed of dog. | | | | choice training of the day, with kindness, persistence, |
| The Bichon Frise was developed in the | | | | and patience. As far as training is concerned, this |
| Mediterranean area, when a Barbet (a large water | | | | breed often proves to be hard to housebreak, but likes |
| spaniel breed) was crossed with small white lapdogs. | | | | to learn. The Bichon does not require aggressive |
| The Bichon Frise of today has its descent in the | | | | training, and likes challenges. These dogs need |
| Bichon Tenerife breed line, which found its way to the | | | | training and exercise at the minimum one walk a day. |
| Mediterranean area, onto the Canary Islands or rather, | | | | Grooming |
| "the Island of Tenerife | | | | Grooming requirements are based on coat type and |
| . In the 1980s, the Bichon Frise was part of the | | | | the size of the dog. Grooming is recommended on a |
| "Yuppie Puppies" choice of the majority population, and | | | | daily basis to avoid matting. Professional grooming is |
| everyone just HAD to have one. Bichon Frises make | | | | recommended every 4 weeks. They are a |
| an excellent addition to the family. Bichon Frise are | | | | non-shedding breed that requires daily grooming. |
| affectionate, cuddly and just plain happy to see people. | | | | They require regular grooming, which can be |
| The disposition of the Bichon Frise is sweet, perky, | | | | expensive and/or time-consuming. |
| bouncy, active, and very playful with sporadic bursts of | | | | Because Bichons are so susceptible to skin problems |
| energy that leads them into many unknown | | | | and allergies, good grooming practices are very |
| adventures--usually beyond the fenced in yard or | | | | important. Like all dogs that require frequent |
| when they get loose from the leash, even though they | | | | grooming, Bichons should be accustomed to grooming |
| are considered to be gentle creatures. Bichon Frises | | | | from a young age and care should be taken to keep |
| can be hard to house train; crate training may be a | | | | grooming pleasurable. Anyone considering a Bichon |
| successful technique. Bichon Frises can conform to | | | | should carefully weigh the amount of time available for |
| apartment life fairly easily. Bichon Frise also are very | | | | grooming, for the coat needs lots of attention. |
| intelligent and quick learners. | | | | But good grooming is required once shedding begins, |
| Bichon Frise, as with many sociable breeds, are not | | | | as the undercoat needs to be removed once the |
| suited to being left alone all day. Bichon Frises have a | | | | weather begins to warm up or excessive shedding will |
| life span of 12-13 years and have litters of 4-5 pups. | | | | leave piles of hair throughout the home. High on the |
| An independent dog, the Bichon Frise bond well with | | | | playfulness range, along with friendliness toward |
| adults and children and is also very highly intelligent, | | | | strangers, watchdog ability, and grooming |
| affectionate, charming, and self-assured. Serious dog | | | | requirements-anyone who purchases the Bichon will |
| lovers who own, or want to own a Bichon Frise would | | | | be a powder-puff challenge, to say the least. |
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| that truly UNDERSTANDS this amazing breed. | | | | for takes daily grooming and as the coat is white and |
| Training | | | | non shedding, it also needs regular bathing and |
| Training must be gentle and firm, with no harsh | | | | trimming. There are two popular Bichon Frise |
| corrections or scolding. Training the Bichon works | | | | grooming styles: a short, poodle-like coat or a long, |
| well with food treats along with the leash and collar. | | | | puffy coat for a more rounded appearance. For |
| A crate is usually the best method of training. The | | | | anyone wanting to learn to do the grooming on their |
| puppy should come to see his/her crate as his | | | | own dogs, be prepared to make many mistakes along |
| personal space so avoid using it as discipline for bad | | | | the way. |
| behavior to maximize house training potential. | | | | Conclusion |
| Roughhousing is definitely out with this guy, and play | | | | With proper attention, the Bichon Frise will develop into |
| training is in. This breed requires gentle and firm | | | | a wonderful companion animal. Bichon Frise are a |
| training, as they are so gentle and sensitive that any | | | | very sociable dog from the time that they are puppies |
| harsh training or negative corrections will have an | | | | on through adulthood. So instead of wasting hours of |
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