Bichon Frise

⏳ Lifespan⏳

12 - 15 years

💪 Weight 💪

Male:3 - 5kg

Female:3 - 5kg

📏 Height 📏

Male:23 - 28cm

Female: 23 - 28cm

📃 Pedigree 📃

Yes

🐕 Breed group 🐕

Toy

❤ Health tests available ❤

BVA/KC/ISDS Eye Scheme

💳 Nicknames 💳

Bichon, Bichon à poil frisé, Tenerife Dog

Pros

• Highly adaptable and incredibly cute
• Playful well into their senior years
• Bichons are low sheddersHighly intelligent and in the right environment easy to train
• Not high maintenance on the exercise front
• Often have long life spans with some Bichons living till they 17+ years old
• Forms strong ties with owners and families

Cons

• Hates being left on their own
• Bichon often suffer from separation anxiety
• High maintenance when it comes to grooming with Bichons benefitting from being professionally groomed every 4 to 6 weeks or so
• Bichons often suffer from allergies

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Excellent with Kids: This is a suitable breed for kids and is known to be playful, energetic, and affectionate around them.

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