Bichon Frise dogs are charismatic, loving, and not difficult to look after. They’re the ideal family dog with charming tiny black eyes, a wet black nose, and a fluffy white coat that’s reminiscent of a soft cotton ball. Bichon Frise literally means “small frizzy white dog.”

The Bichon Frise is the perfect lap dog because of its strong body and little legs. While they are between 12 and 18 pounds normally they are still sufficiently small to sit on your lap. They were first bred in the area of Southern France as a combination of the well-known known Poodle and the black, curly Barbet, and were the favourite breed of King Henry III of France, who carried the tiny dogs round his neck in a basket.

It seems as though like King Henry III was on to something because Bichon Frises are some of the most popular dog breeds. The positive features of a Bichon Frise include a charismatic personality and physical agility. These dogs don’t need a big lawn and are extremely easy to train as they live to please.

Bichon Frise Health Problems

Overall, Bichon Frises are very healthy dogs. They are prone ear infections and the cataracts but most commonly at an old age. They live to be between 15 and 17 years old typically and will maintain their positive attitude until the day they die.

You really need to watch what type of water your Bichon Frise is drinking. They tend to get bladder infections, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections, but giving them filtered water will help take preventive health measures and save you hundreds of dollars in medical bills.

The Bichon Frise Psychology

While Bichon Frises are terribly loving, faithful dogs that appear to always have a grin on their faces, they tend to have separation hysteria and highly-strung tendencies. Now and then your Bichon Frise may desperately run round the house jumping up and down on the couch or the bed, only to leap off and continue running around in a stressed fashion. This panic episode or the “Bichon Buzz” is common, and your dog will tire once it wears itself out.

To get round this, do not leave your dog alone for long periods of time, or leave them for over a week at a time. A great way to avoid the “Bichon Buzz” is to keep your dog in a constant habitat. Moving around will cause your Bichon to be more anxious.

Correct Bichon Frise Grooming

The Bichon Frise doesn’t shed often , but because of its double-coat, its hair grows consistently. This means that if you don’t groom your Bichon Frise every 6 to eight weeks, you’ll have a hairy, matted mess and have to shave your dog.

Bichon Frises also have very powerful anal glands because they are very nervous dogs. If you maintain this grooming schedule, they’ll drain the anal glands, and you will have less of a problem with them. Choose a pet groomer that you trust, and most importantly that your dog trusts.

Amy Turman is a Bichon Frise expert whose family has owned this specific breed of dogs her entire life. She writes for Experts123.com.

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