Bichon Frises are so cool so why don't you have a look at some facts about them:
#1. "Pronunciation: Bee-shon Free-zay."
#2. "The Bichon Frise is a charming puffball of a dog with a loosely curled double coat consisting of a textured outer coat lined with a soft, fine, silky undercoat that is 3-4 inches (7-10 cm.) long and is virtually hypo-allergenic."
#3. "The coat is usually all white, but cream, gray or apricot hairs are permitted."
#4. "It has round, dark intelligent eyes and hanging ears that are well covered with hair."
#5. "The tail is curved over its back."
#6. "The Bichon is a most appealing white dog that loves human company."
#7. "It has an independent spirit, is intelligent, affectionate, bold and lively."
#8. "This charming, gentle dog is not a yapper."
#9. "It has a self-assured, happy temperament that is easy to live with."
#10. "These bright little dogs are easy to train and just plain old love everyone."
#11. "They need people to be happy."
#12. "They are naturally sociable and are happiest when they are part of the family that takes them everywhere."
#13. "This sociable trait means that they are fine in the company of other dogs and pets and are excellent with children."
#14. "Used as watchdogs and to perform tricks, this breed is competitive and obedient."
#15. "Like a lot of small breeds, the Bichon may be difficult to housebreak."
#16. "The Bichon Frise needs rules to follow, and limits to what they are and are not allowed to do."
#17. "If you begin to be your dog's pack leader, and are self-assured, calm, consistently and assertive towards the dog, providing daily pack walks, the Bichon will be a very stable minded, trustworthy dog."
#18. "Height: 9-12 inches (23-30 cm.)"
#19. "Weight: 7-12 pounds (3-5 kg.)"
#20. "Life Expectancy: About 15 or more years."
#21. "Litter Size: 1-6 puppies- Average 4-5."
#22. "The Bichon Frise can live in an apartment if it gets enough exercise. They are fairly active indoors and will do okay without a yard."
Info from: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/bichonfrise.htm
Pic of Bichon puppy from: http://cdn-write.demandstudios.com/upload//1000/700/60/0/51760.jpg
Pic of adult Bichon from: http://www.mydogbreed.com/images/bichon-frise-health.jpg
Oh they are so cute! Our first dog, Casey, was in love with a Bichon who lived around the corner from us. The Bichon was named "Q-Tip." Good name for a great dog. Unfortunately, the couple who owned Q-Tip broke up and the partner who moved away took the dog. Poor Casey would stop and sit on the lawn outside their house waiting for Q-Tip to come out and play with her whenever I took her for a walk Eventually I had to start walking a different route. People should stay together for the dogs' sake, I think.
ReplyDeleteHi Anabel! I work with your Dad and he told me about your blog. Wow...what a cool site you've created! I particularly like the "dog art of the day". Otis, our English yellow lab, is about 18 months old. He is sweet as can be, and is BIG...just over 80 pounds. I tell you about him because as I read your post on Bishan Frises it reminded me that was the breed I wanted our family to get. They are sweet as can be, and so cute with those round dark eyes and soft coat....but I was obviously overruled! Everything works out in the end.... I'm happy with Otis - and I know he is happy with us - and wouldn't trade him in for anything! I look forward to following your posts! Mary Jo
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