Bichon Frise
Non-Sporting Group
Height at Shoulders
9.5-11.5 in
Weight
12-18 lbs
Life Expectancy
14-15 yrs
History
The Bichon Frise's ancestors originated on the Canary Island Tenerife before the 13th century when they began to become popular amongst European nobles. After the French Revolution, many of the dogs were dumped on the streets as their noble caretakers were meeting a worse fate. They were eventually picked up by street performers because of their impressive trainability and found their way into the circus business. They became unemployed again when the two World Wars hurt the circus business. Luckily, they had gained enough fans that the breed was able to prevail.
Breed Characteristics
While not all Bichon Frises share the exact same personality and temperament, there are certain generalizations that can be made about the breed. In addition to genetics, a dog’s environment, training, socialization, and many other factors all contribute to their personality and behavior.
Intelligence
Affection Towards Family
Friendliness Towards Strangers
Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
Sensitivity
Noise Level
Prey Drive
Shedding
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Intelligence
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Affection Towards Family
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Friendliness Towards Strangers
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Friendliness Towards Other Dogs
★★★★☆
Exercise Needs
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Energy Level
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Sensitivity
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Noise Level
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Prey Drive
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Shedding
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Common Traits
Happy and playful
Like to be the center of attention
Affectionate and prone separation anxiety if left alone for long
Easy to train and love learning new tricks
Tend to be sensitive and don't respond well to harsh training or scolding
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