The Bichon Frise: Dog Breed Temperament, Qualities and Health Concerns, by Sarah Freeland Platinum Quality Author

The Bichon Frise: A furry, fluffy and friendly addition to your family

The Bichon Frise (pronunciation: BEE-shon Free-ZAY), also known as the Tenerife Dog, the Bichon Tenerife, and the Bichon a Poil Frise, is a French breed whose name means “fluffy little dog.” And indeed, it is a fluffy little dog. It stands between 9 and 12 inches tall and weighs between 7 and 12 pounds. Its coat is long, fluffy, curly and white.

Characteristics and behavior of the Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise makes a great family dog because of its gentle and loving nature. They are great with kids and babies of all ages and truly enjoy human company and interaction. They are very sociable animals and get along great with other pets including cats. They can be quite yappy at times, which makes them a great watch dog.

Regular care and grooming of the Bichon Frise breed

To care for and groom the Bichon Frise you will need to brush their fur once daily. They will also need to be trimmed and bathed on a regular basis. You will need to trim the hair around their eyes and ears with a blunt nosed scissor. You will also to keep the areas around their eyes clean to prevent discoloration of their fur. They don’t need a lot of exercise, which makes them a great apartment pet. You can keep them healthy by simply playing with them, or taking them on a gentle stroll around the block.

Health concerns

Bichon Frise are prone to watery eyes, cataracts, skin and ear conditions as well as epilepsy and dislocated of the kneecaps.

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