Caring for your Bichon Frise
Bichon Frise dogs are charismatic, loving, and not difficult to look after. They are the ideal family dog with charming small black eyes, a wet black nose, and a fluffy white coat that is 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 robust body and small legs. While they're between 12 and 18 pounds typically they are still small enough 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 little dogs around his neck in a basket.
It looks like King Henry III was on to something because Bichon Frises are some of the most well-liked dog breeds. The positive traits of a Bichon Frise include a charismatic personality and physical agility. These dogs don't require a huge lawn and are extremely easy to train as they live to please.
Bichon Frise Health Problems
Overall, Bichon Frises are extremely healthy dogs. They're prone ear infections and the cataracts but generally 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 actually need to watch what sort of water your Bichon Frise is drinking. They generally tend to get bladder infections, kidney stones, and UTIs, but giving them filtered water will help take preventive health measures and save you hundreds of dollars in doctor's bills.
The Bichon Frise Psychology
While Bichon Frises are very loving, trustworthy dogs that appear to always have a smile on their faces, they have a tendency to have separation nervousness and neurotic inclinations. Infrequently your Bichon Frise may desperately run around the house jumping up and back 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 more than a week at a time. A good 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 due to its double-coat, its hair grows continually. This means that if you don't groom your Bichon Frise each 6 to 8 weeks, you'll have a hairy, knotted mess and have to shave your dog.
Bichon Frises also have terribly robust anal glands because they are terribly nervous dogs. If you maintain this grooming schedule, they'll drain the anal glands, and you'll have less of a problem with them. Choose a pet groomer that you trust, and more imperatively that your dog feels comfortable with.
The Bichon Frise is the perfect lap dog because of its robust body and small legs. While they're between 12 and 18 pounds typically they are still small enough 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 little dogs around his neck in a basket.
It looks like King Henry III was on to something because Bichon Frises are some of the most well-liked dog breeds. The positive traits of a Bichon Frise include a charismatic personality and physical agility. These dogs don't require a huge lawn and are extremely easy to train as they live to please.
Bichon Frise Health Problems
Overall, Bichon Frises are extremely healthy dogs. They're prone ear infections and the cataracts but generally 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 actually need to watch what sort of water your Bichon Frise is drinking. They generally tend to get bladder infections, kidney stones, and UTIs, but giving them filtered water will help take preventive health measures and save you hundreds of dollars in doctor's bills.
The Bichon Frise Psychology
While Bichon Frises are very loving, trustworthy dogs that appear to always have a smile on their faces, they have a tendency to have separation nervousness and neurotic inclinations. Infrequently your Bichon Frise may desperately run around the house jumping up and back 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 more than a week at a time. A good 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 due to its double-coat, its hair grows continually. This means that if you don't groom your Bichon Frise each 6 to 8 weeks, you'll have a hairy, knotted mess and have to shave your dog.
Bichon Frises also have terribly robust anal glands because they are terribly nervous dogs. If you maintain this grooming schedule, they'll drain the anal glands, and you'll have less of a problem with them. Choose a pet groomer that you trust, and more imperatively that your dog feels comfortable with.
About the Author:
Amy Turman is a Bichon Frise expert whose family has owned this specific breed of dogs her entire life. She writes for Experts123.com.