• Fact 1 - Description and Definition of Bichon Frise: This ancient, small breed of dog originated in France as a lap dog. It has a coat which is long with loose curls. A translation of its name is 'Curly Lap Dog'.
  • The Bichon Frise descended from the Water Spaniel and the Standard Poodle
  • The Bichon Frise was a favorite with the French nobility but during the French Revolution many of their owners perished and this put the breed in danger of extinction. They were adopted by working people and trained to work as street entertainers and circus dogs
  • They are considered suitable as a family pet  
• Fact 3 - Size: The weight of Bichon Frise range from 7 - 12 pounds
• Fact 4 - Size: The height ranges from 9.5 - 11.5 inches, up to the shoulder
• Fact 5 - Alternative Names of Bichon Frise and Nicknames: Bichons were initially divided into 4 categories: The Bichon Malteise, the Bichon Bolognaise, the Bichon Havanese and the Bichon Tenerife - these names reflected their regions of origin
• Fact 6 - Coat and colors of Bichon Frise: The coat is normally long and loosely curling and comes in a range of colors including white, cream or apricot
• Fact 7 - Life of Bichon Frise: the life expectancy of this breed of dog is between 12 - 15 years
• Fact 8 - The names of dog breeds are separated into different dog types which are referred to as Dog Groups. The name of the dog group for Bichon Frise is the Non Sporting dog breed
• Fact 9 - After the first year of life, dogs are considered to be adults - they equivalent to 16 human years!
• Fact 10 - Choosing Bichon Frise as pets! The following considerations should be taken into account when choosing this particular breed of dog as a pet:
  • How much it will cost to feed and train the dog?
  • How much time will it take to groom the dog?
  • How much time will it take to exercise the dog on a daily basis?
  • Are Bichon Frise suitable for children?
  • How much will it cost for vet bills, pet or dog health insurance, medication and vaccinations?
• Fact 11 - Every breed of dog is susceptible to certain health problems and illnesses. Bichon Frise are prone to health problems and illnesses such as:
  • - Skin problems
  • - Epilepsy
  • - Cataracts
• Fact 12 - Bichon Frise were registered by the AKC (American Kennel Club) in 1972. Dog Name Facts and Dog Names
• Fact 13 - Breeding Bichon Frise for appearance was only introduced in the 19th Century
• Fact 14 - It is estimated that 85% of dogs visit a vet in a year
• Fact 15 - The average cost of owning a medium sized dog, over a 10 year period, is estimated as over $13,000! This provides a good idea of how much it costs to raise Bichon Frise

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