All About Dogs - Bichon Frise

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The Bichon Frisé (translated from the French, meaning Curly lap dog) is a small breed of dog, weighing about 7 to 12 pounds and with a height of 9 to 12 inches. They are popular pets, because they are very intelligent and generally have happy dispositions.

Because of their white, curly coats, they are a high maintenance breed, that requires regular grooming which can be time-consuming and expensive. Because of their small size and general appearance, the Bichon Frise is somewhat difficult to classify. The American Kennel Club includes it in the Non Sporting Group, while the UK Kennel club classifies it in the Toy Group.

This breed has an ideal temperament as a domestic pet, because they are intelligent, affectionate and sociable and very good with children. They can be quite difficult to train, as they have a very independent nature and are more interested in having fun. The obvious answer is to combine the training with some fun activity.

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Surprisingly, Bichons make excellent watchdogs, although their size and general friendliness means that they are not very effective as guard dogs.

Like most dog breeds, the Bichon Frise comes with certain problems and disadvantages, most of which are related to the color and thickness of the coat. Grooming has already been mentioned and the coat is prone to staining and picking up foreign articles in the fur. They are prone to tear staining around the eyes and also may need a gentle cleaning with a damp cloth after they have been to toilet.

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Most dogs with fluffy ears are prone to ear mites and the Bichon Frise is no exception.

Bichons live about 12 years on average. In a 2004 UK Kennel Club survey, the leading causes of Bichon death were old age (23.5%) and cancer (21%). In a 2007 USA/Canada breeders survey, the leading causes of death were cancer (22%), unknown causes (14%), hematologic (11%), and old age (10%).

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