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 Okay,
so you have decided to purchase a Bichon Frise –
good choice. This breed is beautiful, resembling a
poodle although much curlier and fuller. The Bichon
offers an excellent temperament, which is why it is
favored for families and show. Because many people
are unaware of information pertaining to the Bichon,
we wanted to address some important questions that
can help you determine if this is in fact the best
breed for you.
1. Is there such a thing as
a toy Bichon?
No – the standard size for a Bichon is 9.5 to 11.5
inches at the withers and between 10 and 13 pounds.
Although you might find someone breeding down for
size or advertising a “toy” variety, this does not
exist. In fact, if you find someone offering toy
Bichon puppies, I would stay clear.
2. I am considering buying a Bichon Frise for my
wife but I’ve heard they’re an expensive breed. Do
you know how much I should expect to pay?
Although the price of a Bichon Frise would depend on
several factors such as bloodline, age, breeder, and
even geographical location where sold, the average
going rate is around $800.
3. The name of this breed is quite interesting –
what is the meaning and history?
First, the pronunciation for this particular dog is
“bee-shawn frizz-aye”. This breed originated in
France and the name is a loose translation of “curly
coat”.
4. Out of all dog breeds, where does the Bichon
Frise fall?
This breed of dog ranks in the top 50 out of the 180
most popular breeds.
5. Who makes the best Bichon owner?
Typically, you see this dog being a popular choice
among the elderly simply because of the love and
companionship. However, the Bichon is a great choice
for anyone, singles, married couples, or families
with kids. The only thing to remember is that the
breed needs about 30 minutes of grooming each day
since its hair never stops growing. Therefore, the
owner would need to expect daily brushing, as well
as regular grooming.
6. Is the Bichon Frise a good guard dog?
Actually, no but this dog is a good watchdog.
Usually, you would experience barking at strangers
or people approaching the home since this dog is
very loyal to its master.
7. What are the good and bad points of owning a
Bichon?
The good points include a dog that has a wonderful
personality, one that is friendly, loyal, funny, and
sweet. This small dog also needs little exercise and
sheds little to none, although regular grooming is
required. The downside to owning a Bichon Frise is
housebreaking. Although this breed is highly
intelligent, it is notoriously difficult to potty
train.
8. Are all Bichon dogs white?
Yes, although it is considered acceptable for this
breed to have off-white, apricot, or cream around
the eyes and on portions of the body, although this
cannot account for more than 10% according to the
American Kennel Club.
9. I want a family dog, is this breed a good
choice?
The Bichon is not only a good choice around children
but also an excellent choice. In fact, the Bichon
Frise is protective while being extremely gentle
with both babies and other pets.
10. When did the Bichon Frise become a breed with
the American Kennel Club?
This particular dog was allowed into the
“miscellaneous” class on September 1, 1971. However,
the following October, the breed was accepted in the
Stud Book. Then in April of 1973, the Bichon Frise
became officially eligible for show in the
“non-sporting” category.
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