Bichon Frise – A Great Dog for the Whole Family
Care and Ownership of the Bichon Frise
Breed Introduction
The Bichon Frise is often affectionately referred to as simply a Bichon. He's a charming and enthusiastic little dog that is of Mediterranean ancestry. Gentle, sensitive, playful and with a friendly and affectionate disposition, they are intelligent, alert and eager to please. Bichons love nothing more than to be the center of attention and hate being alone. In fact, they suffer from separation anxiety, if left alone for long periods of time. The Bichon Frise tends to be good with children and with other house pets. This breed is not a guard dog, but is a good watchdog and will announce the arrival of strangers. Like any other dog, early socialization as exposure to a variety of situations, sounds, and experiences from a young age ensures that your cute Bichon puppy grows up to be a nice, well-rounded dog.
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Will a Bichon Frise be a suitable dog for my family?
- Yes, if you are looking for a very small dog (less than 15lbs)
- The Bichon Frise is ideal if you only have a small yard or no back yard at all
- Your back yard does not necessarily need to be secured with fencing (although as with any dog, it is preferable for it to be secure)
- As long as you can spend at least 1-2 hours total per day for the feeding, exercising, training, and grooming of your dog
- If you are looking for a medium coated dog
- The Bichon is a great choice if you prefer a dog that doesn't shed – in some cases this can be an asset for those with allergies to hair. However, he may need to be clipped or groomed frequently
- Ideally everyone in the household (or who visits frequently) should be an adult (over 25 years of age)
- As long as you have plenty of time and the persistence needed to successfully housebreak your dog
- If you are looking for a dog that is active in a specific area (e.g. hunting, flyball, or agility)
- Yes, as long as you don't mind a dog that might be a little stubborn to train
- If you want a dog that will bark to warn you of odd noises or strangers
- The Bichon Frise is best owned by those who have had other dogs in the past, or currently own a dog
Bichon Frise Stat Chart
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
Breed Stat
Size: Toy or Tiny
Life span: Over 12 Years
Exercise: Up to 30 minutes per day
Grooming: Every day
Coat length: Medium
Coat sheds?: No
Home Size: Large,Small,Flat
Rating System:
Ease of training: 1 is hard to train, 5 is easy
Ease of grooming: 1 is hard to groom, 5 is easy
Sociability: 1 is not social, 5 is very social
Guarding: 1 is not a good guard dog, 5 is very good guard dog
Suitable for Apartments: 1 is not suitable, 5 is very suitable
Noisiness: 1 is quiet, 5 is loud
Biting and Nipping: 1 is doesn’t nip/bite, 5 high chance of biting/nipping
Energy Level: 1 is low energy, 5 is high energy
Shedding: 1 is low energy, 5 is high shedding
Affection: 1 is not very friendly, 5 is very friendly
Exercise Requirements: 1 is low exercise needed, 5 is a lot of exercise
