

They usually have medium or high intelligence. They like to go out a lot and like to socialize. They are attention seekers and love human company. Temperament Bichon frise is usually cheerful, merry, affectionate, sensitive, gentle mannered and playful. But, if the person is too sensitive the allergy can still occur. They are hypoallergenic, so they are good fit for people with allergies. They require frequent bathing, brushing and trimming in order to stay clean and control the saliva as potential allergen. Also, to avoid hematoma, their coat should be brushed every day. These dogs do not shed or shed only when bathed. They can have apricot, cream or buff color around their paws, ears or snout. They are always white with dense, curly or wavy coat. They have a long tail that is curly, round dark eyes and black nose. they became popular in 1955 and they were on 40 th place of most popular breed in 2013.Ĭoat and colors Bichon frise has rounded skull and muzzle that is not pointy. These breed became popular in Australia in the mid-1960s because of one mini-series – Meweth. The name Bichon frise was admitter in the stud book in France on 18 th of October 1934. Also, in the 19 th century they were popular in France when they were helping the blind. Because they were sailor’s dogs, they enjoy water even today. They had special haircuts that remind of a lion. They were popular in Italy in the 14 th century as well.


They were really popular in Spain and from there they were spread to Tenerife and Canary Island. They travelled together with the sailors and were spread to most of the continents. Today’s Bichon frise comes from Bichon Tenerife. Cute! History of Bichon frise There were Bichons that existed in the Mediterranean area and were divided into four groups: the Bichon Bolognaise, the Bichon Maltese, Bichon Tenerife and Bichon Havanese. Their resemblance to stuffed teddy bears is undeniable as you can see below. Why are Bichon frise called teddy bear dogs? The Bichon Frise dog breed is small in size and has a distinctly beautiful white coat.
