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The Bichon Frise breed packs an incredible amount of personality into a small but sturdy body. The American Kennel Club (AKC) calls them outstanding “personality dogs.”

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Temperament

Gentle-mannered, sensitive and affectionate, the Bichon Frise is an excellent family companion who enjoys the company of children and other dogs.

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This playful breed loves activity and requires regular exercise. They are easy to train and eager to perform for the people they love.

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The Bichon Frise is a Non-Sporting breed with a plush, snuggly-soft white coat. His curly coat sheds very little, so this breed may be a good choice for allergy sufferers.

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Characteristics

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The Bichon Frise’s coat is always white.

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The Bichon Frise is considered to be a low-shedding breed, because the hair he does shed gets caught in his undercoat. This hair needs to be brushed out, so mats don’t form.

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The Bichon Frise is generally a healthy breed, but responsible breeders will check for health conditions such as allergies, bladder infections, luxating patella, and cataracts and other eye diseases.

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Health

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Like other small breeds, Bichons may benefit from a small breed dog food. For Bichons who need help with weight management, consider a healthy weight formula.

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The Bichon Frise breed is one of the ancient group of breeds known as the Barbichon types, which also includes the Bolognese, Havanese and Maltese. During the 13th century and into the Renaissance, the breed became favorites of the royal courts of Spain, Italy and France.

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History

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– “Bichon Frise” is French for “curly lap dog.” “Bichon” is a type of lap dog, and “frise” is French for “curly.” – The Bichon Frise appears in a number of works by the noted Spanish painter Francisco de Goya.

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