Bichon Frise
Puppies and Dogs

Fast Facts & Guide to Bichon Frise Puppies and Dogs

Have a glance at our Fact File and Guide to Bichon Frise Puppies and Dogs. Discover some fast facts to gain a really fast overview of the Bichon Frise.

Bichon Frise Guide and Fact File

Height: Male 9-12 inches / Female 9-11 inches

Weight: 7 to 12 pounds

Size of Dog: The Bichon Frise is a small dog

Breed Type and Dog Group: Non-Sporting Group

Country of Origin of the Breed: Exact country of origin is unknown

Exercise Needs: Moderate and regular exercise required

Coat Type: double-coated, curly hair

Shedding hairs: The Bichon Frise doesn't shed hair

Grooming needs: High - the Bichon Frise breed requires a lot of grooming

Training a Bichon Frise (Trainability): Requires moderate training

Other Names of Bichon Frise: Bichon, Bichon Tenerife, Bichon a Poil Frise

Bichon Frise Lifespan - This dog lives for approximately 12 - 15 years

Number of puppies per litter: 4 to 5 puppies

Temperament / Behaviour: Loving, smart, and fun-loving

We hope that the fast facts and information provided in our Bichon Frise puppy and dog fact file and guide will prove a useful overview of this particular breed. Please click one of the links at the top of the page for detailed articles relating to training, pet care, grooming, personality, exercise needs, male and female Bichon Frise dog names, illness and health problems.

Summary of Bichon Frise Puppies and Dogs

Bichon Frise puppies and dogs are small in build, with a warm heart and loving Personality and Temperament! This breed loves company, they like to please their owners and they are very sociable and friendly. These puppies and dogs are fairly easy to train so they effectively make great house pets. Their lovable and affectionate personality make them very appealing. This kind animal has a nice, gentle nature making them suitable for family life. Dogs and puppies show devotion and loyalty to their families. They are little and sweet in appearance and they are not too difficult to manage. This breed is fairly active so daily exercise and playtime should form part of their daily routine as they need to exert their energy and play. Dogs and puppies from the Bichon Frise breed are calm, even-balanced, confident, fun-loving, content and happy. They are happiest when in the company of their family, so they shouldn't be left alone for too long.

Choosing Bichon Frise Puppies and Dogs as Pets

Bichon Frise puppies grow into small sized adult dogs and the above summary will help you to determine whether they are suitable as a family pet. If you are considering whether to buy a Bichon Frise puppy, adoption is also an option for this particular type of dog, or even selecting one from a rescue centre, or reputable dog breeder. The general health of this breed is typically very good, with many dogs living to around 15 years of age. They tend to suffer more so from infections of the eyes, ears and skin, therefore, it is very important to attend to their grooming needs and requirements by keeping an avid check and cleaning the eyes and ears, to avoid any conditions. Over-bathing puppies and dogs is not recommended as it dries the skin out. This is a curly haired breed that has a coat that knots and tangles quite easily, so it is important to comb their coat through on a regular basis.

Bichon Frise Puppies and Dogs