| ichon Frise is a small breed of dog descended from | | | | beginning; this ensures a healthy coat as well as a |
| the poodle that is popular in many homes around the | | | | comfortable relationship with the brush. Brushing the |
| world. The name literally means curly lap dog, and | | | | dog twice a week prevents tangles in the fur and can |
| these dogs sure are. While they do not shed, they | | | | also prevent the coat from feeling coarse and matted. |
| need regular grooming, but they will be happy for the | | | | When a Bichon Frise puppy is bathed, it should always |
| attention. Bichon Frise dogs are intelligent and have | | | | be dried with a dog-specific blow dryer. Human blow |
| positive dispositions. They are bold, independent and | | | | dryers can burn the fur. The fur around the eyes, |
| lively, but they are also very gentle, making for the | | | | mouth and other orifices should be cleaned with a wet |
| perfect combination of loyalty and fun. | | | | cloth to remove any stains, and nails should be clipped |
| The spunky, lively attitude of the Bichon Frise is perfect | | | | frequently. |
| for families with children. A Bichon Frise puppy will | | | | A pet owner should always be prepared for |
| want to play and socialize with both people and other | | | | responsibilities. They come with the territory. But |
| dogs. They are good watchdogs, and will watch over | | | | beyond grooming, a Bichon Frise puppy really needs |
| the children regardless of their small stature. They are | | | | nothing else special making it a good pet for someone |
| friendly toward people even outside of the immediately | | | | with a lot of other concerns. It is the perfect lap dog, |
| family, and while they have a tendency to nip, it is only | | | | with soft fur and shining eyes, and the owner will take |
| during play. And when the puppy grows up, he will only | | | | pride in his or her well-groomed pet. However, the |
| want to play even more; the Bichon Frise never lose | | | | Bichon Frise is so much more than a lap dog. Even |
| their love for life, a characteristic often reflected in | | | | with its small size, it is a guard dog, protecting the |
| Bichon Frise puppy names. | | | | people it loves. |
| Many potential pet owners suffer from allergies, and | | | | With a price of about five hundred dollars, a Bichon |
| fear they will never be able to have a dog. However, | | | | Frise puppy is worth every penny. It is a show-quality |
| the Bichon Frise puppy is the perfect purchase for one | | | | dog with an innocent face and tender mannerisms. |
| of these individuals. Its non-shedding coat has a high | | | | Even the added costs of grooming do not shatter the |
| probability of not triggering allergies. The dog itself, | | | | deal. Potential owners and families should always look |
| however, suffers from allergies and skin conditions, so | | | | first to respected, individual breeders for their dogs, and |
| it is important for the owner to care well for the dog. | | | | they should always visit the establishment first to |
| The Bichon Frise should visit a professional groomer at | | | | ensure the dogs are treated fairly. Puppy brokers and |
| least four times a year, and in-between visits, the | | | | puppy mills can physically and emotionally injure |
| owner should treat the dog to bi-weekly brushings and | | | | puppies, and the good temperament and disposition of |
| baths. | | | | a Bichon Frise puppy is not something that should be |
| A Bichon Frise puppy should be groomed from the | | | | lost. |