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Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise is a cheerful, small dog breed with a love of mischief and a lot of love to give.
With their black eyes and fluffy white coat, the Bichon looks almost like a child’s toy.
They’re super playful and intelligent,and even novice pet parents and apartment dwellers will
get along great with these dogs.

However, they do need plenty of playtime and activity, and they don’t care for being left home
alone for long hours of the day. If you can give your dog lots of attention and love, you’ll get it back
tenfold from an adoring Bichon.

Highlights

Bichons can be difficult to housebreak. Crate training is recommended.
Bichons don't like to be left alone for long periods of time.
Bichon Frise puppies are tiny and should only be handled by children under careful adult supervision.
Bichons are intelligent and cunning. To help your Bichon be the best companion possible, obedience training is recommended.
Grooming is a must! Be prepared to pay for professional grooming. Highly motivated owners can learn the technique, but it isn't easy and requires a lot of time.
Bichons can be prone to skin problems and allergies.
Because they're cute and small, you might be tempted to overprotect your Bichon Frise. This is a mistake and can lead to your dog becoming spoiled, shy, and fearful. Be watchful for dangerous situations, but teach your Bichon confidence by acting confident about his ability to cope with people, other animals, and situations.
To get a healthy Bichon, never buy a puppy from an irresponsible breeder, puppy mill, or pet store. Look for a reputable breeder who tests her breeding dogs to make sure they're free of genetic diseases that they might pass onto the puppies, and that they have sound temperaments.

Size

Males and females stand about 9 to 11 inches tall and weigh 7 to 12 pounds.

Personality

The Bichon has a playful, independent streak, but that doesn't mean he likes to be alone. In fact, this breed hates being alone and commonly suffers from separation anxiety if left alone for many hours. In such situations, Bichons may become destructive, chewing and tearing up anything in sight. Obviously the Bichon is not a breed of choice for people who are away from home for long periods of time (indeed, no dog is).
Like every dog, the Bichon needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your Bichon puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog. Enrolling him in a puppy kindergarten class is a great start. Inviting visitors over regularly, and taking him to busy parks, stores that allow dogs, and on leisurely strolls to meet neighbors will also help him polish his social skills.

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