| The Bichon Frise: A furry, fluffy and friendly addition to | | | | get along great with other pets including cats. They |
| your family | | | | can be quite yappy at times, which makes them a |
| The Bichon Frise (pronunciation: BEE-shon Free-ZAY), | | | | great watch dog. |
| also known as the Tenerife Dog, the Bichon Tenerife, | | | | Regular care and grooming of the Bichon Frise breed |
| and the Bichon a Poil Frise, is a French breed whose | | | | To care for and groom the Bichon Frise you will need |
| name means "fluffy little dog." And indeed, it is a fluffy | | | | to brush their fur once daily. They will also need to be |
| little dog. It stands between 9 and 12 inches tall and | | | | trimmed and bathed on a regular basis. You will need |
| weighs between 7 and 12 pounds. Its coat is long, | | | | to trim the hair around their eyes and ears with a blunt |
| fluffy, curly and white. | | | | nosed scissor. You will also to keep the areas around |
| Characteristics and behavior of the Bichon Frise | | | | their eyes clean to prevent discoloration of their fur. |
| The Bichon Frise makes a great family dog because | | | | They don't need a lot of exercise, which makes them |
| of its gentle and loving nature. They are great with kids | | | | a great apartment pet. You can keep them healthy by |
| and babies of all ages and truly enjoy human company | | | | simply playing with them, or taking them on a gentle |
| and interaction. They are very sociable animals and | | | | stroll around the block. |