Bichon Frise
Alert, gentle mannered, playful and affectionate. A cheerful attitude is the hallmark of the breed and one should settle for nothing less.
The colour is white. There may be shadings of buff, cream or apricot around the ears or on the body.
The undercoat is soft and dense, the outer coat of a coarser and curlier texture.
Height
Less than 12"
Shedding
Nearly Zero
Activity
Low
Life Span
Greater than 13 Years
Their size ranges from 9.5 inches (24 cm) to 11.5 inches (29 cm).
Doctor's Advice
These clean, low allergy dogs need regular grooming, particularly around the face, feet and ears. Playful when young, they often become couch potatoes as they age. They bond closely with their owners, but are shy with strangers. They have a high incidence of bladder stones so diet is very important in Bichons.