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Breed Characteristics
Average Size: Small
Average Lifespan: 14-15 years
Kid/Pet Friendly: Sometimes
Registry: aca,akc
Activity Level: moderate
Shedding Level: low
Grooming Level: high
Trainability: high
Good For Novice Owners: high
Adaptability: high
Prey Drive: low
Watchdog: aware
Breed Information
Overview
The Bichon Frise is a companion dog through and through. They have a gentle and playful temperament. They love to cuddle and play and are very good with children and other pets. Bichons have a happy-go-lucky and friendly personality. They can make good watchdogs, but are more interested in making friends than acting as a protector.
The Bichon Frise has a long history and is considered part of the Barbichon breed types. Barbichon refers to the ancient dog breeds that make up a clan of little white dogs. It includes the Bichon Frise, Bolognese, Maltese, and Havanese.
The Spanish used the Bichon breed type as sailing dogs and brought them to Tenerife, the largest island of the Canary Islands, where the breed became known as the Bichon Tenerife. These dogs were also popular with the Italian nobility in the 14th century.
However, one of the facts about the Bichon Frise is that it was the French that developed the Bichon into the gentle lap dog we know as today’s Bichon Frise. The AKC first recognized the Bichon Frise in 1971 and it gained full breed recognition in 1973 as part of the Non-Sporting Group.
Temperament
The Bichon Frise is a companion breed through and through, so it’s no surprise they are considered one of the most affectionate dog breeds. They have a gentle and playful temperament.
They love to cuddle and play and are very good with children and other pets. Well-socialized Bichons have happy-go-lucky and friendly personalities. They can make good watchdogs as they will bark to alert you, but are more interested in making friends and receiving attention than acting as a protector.
Did You Know?
The Bichon Frise appears in many famous dog paintings and makes a number of appearances in several of Goya’s paintings.
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