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Bichon Frise |
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Description... |
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The Bichon Frise is a white dog
with black nose, halos and eye rims. They have a fluffy white coat
(like a powder puff) that needs a lot of grooming. They are show
dogs with friendly, out-going personalities.
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History...
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 This
breed originated on the Canary Island of Tenerife in the
Mediterranean. They have been a distinct breed since about 1400. The
dog was a trade item among Spanish sailors, a favourite of French
and Italian nobility, a street dog, organ grinder's dog, and a
circus dog. Eventually the French took control of the dog and added
the word Frise to his name. (Frise is French for a curly and loopy
fabric). Today the Bichon Frise is a very popular companion dog.
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Traits...
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Bichon Frise dogs enjoy to be active,
and play with human companions. They are very friendly, charming,
affectionate dogs, and make great walking companions. They're also
very good at agility events and are shown in conformation
competitions.
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Good aspects...
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 A
friendly, affectionate dog. This breed is good with children, as
they play gently. The Bichon Frise is good with other pets in their
environment. But, of course, there is some variation depending on
the other pets' personalities.
The Bichon Frise are friendly and
loving companions who adjust very quickly to new surroundings. They
love to be the centre of attention. They have a lively personality
and are easy to train -- other than housetraining, which can
sometimes take a while. They are generally healthy, and can live in
a small space. This is an ideal breed for those living in smaller
housing environment and fine for novice owners.
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Health...
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Bichon Frise dogs are susceptible to
some skin conditions and ear infections that should be watched for
cataracts, other eye problems are not uncommon. Overall, this breed
usually has few health problems.
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Be aware...
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The Bichon Frise breed requires daily
combing to prevent matting of fur. Also, regular grooming, either by
yourself or a professional must be done. This breed can also be
difficult to house train. Watch out for pet store pups, it is best
to find a quality and reputable breeder.
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Summary...
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All Bichon Frises are pets, but
not all are pets as well as show dogs. Since the Bichon Frise is a
non-shedding dog, it makes a good companion for people with
allergies.
Do not buy this breed from a pet
store--it's best to purchase from a reputable breeder. Always make
sure that you can see at least one parent and that you like the
disposition of that parent. This will be a good indicator of what
the pups may be like.
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source: petcare information centre-
petcare.umn.edu
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