Bichon Frise
Also called Bichon à Poil Frisé and Bichon Tenerife
- Great with kids
- Apartment friendly
- Hypoallergenic
- Barely sheds
- Loves other dogs
- Lots of grooming
The Bichon Frise is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in France as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.
- Weight
- 11–18 lb (5–8 kg)
- Height at the shoulder
- 9–12 in (23–30 cm)
- Life span
- 14–16 years
- Exercise
- About 30 minutes a day
- Coat
- Medium, Curly
- Origin
- Franco-Belgian, Mediterranean origin, France
Traits
Family and friends
- Children: Great with children
- Other dogs: Great with other dogs
- Strangers: Loves everyone
Home and activity
- Energy: Energetic
- Apartment living: Good in an apartment
- Barking: Barks sometimes
- Training: Easy to train
Care
- Grooming: Lots of grooming
- Shedding: Barely sheds
- Drooling: Hardly drools
Temperament
Affectionate
Cheerful
Curious
Gentle-mannered
Playful
Sensitive
Coat colours
White, white and apricot, white and buff and white and cream
Males and females
| Measure | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 11–18 lb (5–8 kg) | 11–18 lb (5–8 kg) |
| Height | 10–12 in (25–30 cm) | 9–11 in (23–29 cm) |
Recognized by
American Kennel Club (AKC), Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and United Kennel Club (UKC)
Caring for a Bichon Frise
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Sources
- Is the Bichon Frise the Right Breed for Your Lifestyle? (opens in a new tab)
- Official Standard of the Bichon Frise General Appearance (opens in a new tab)
- Bichon Frise FCI Standard (opens in a new tab)
- Bichon Frise-STANDARD – Jelena Dogshows (opens in a new tab)
- Bichon Frise weight/traits ratings (opens in a new tab)
Breed details from The Dog API (opens in a new tab).