The average lifespan is between 12 to 15 years.

Bichons are excellent with children. They are fun loving and playful pups that love to give and receive affection. As with all dogs, make sure to supervise your children when playing with a dog. You don’t want your kids to accidentally hurt the dog or the dog to hurt the children.

These sweet spirited little pups are full of love and devotion. They thrive on recieving attention and often seek it out – they will also let you know if they aren’t getting enough! They are energetic and sociable and enjoy running errands, going for walks or just being in the company of their owner and other people.

This breed sheds very little if at all. This makes them a good choice for people who may suffer from canine allergies. However, it’s always important to meet a puppy or dog in person so you can see how you will respond.

The Bichon is of Mediterranean ancestry, descending from the Barbet or Water Spaniel, and is related to the Maltese. Bichons have been a distinct breed since about 1400.

Yes, this is a high maintenance breed that requires frequent coat care. Since Bichons do not shed, the hair they do loose remains in the coat. Your little one will need frequent brushings weekly to avoid tangles and mats. They will also require regulars scheduled professional grooming appointments.

They should have regular appointments scheduled every 3 to 5 weeks depending on the length of their coat. The shorter it is clipped the easier it is to manage and the longer they can go between appointments.

Bichon Frises are great apartment dogs. They are highly adaptable in nature and require low to moderate exercise. They don’t need a lot of space and they are content staying indoors. Though, you don’t want to keep them pent up all the time as they still need to stretch their legs and get some fresh air.

Bichons are quite easy to train as they are eager to please their owner and love getting the one on one attention. Though like any dog, patience and consistency is key.

Though there are some exceptions, most Bichon’s are not known to be strong swimmers and should never be left unsupervised around water.

The Bichon’s coat may be white, white and apricot, white and cream and white and Buff.

These dogs are known to live long and healthy lives however like any canine they are prone to ailments as they age. The most common concerns that affect this breed are various allergies, patellar luxation, gingivitis, bladder infections, cataracts, and liver shunt.

Yes, the Bichon Frise Club of America was founded in 1964.

Yes. They are friendly, loving, and make great companions. They adjust very quickly to new surroundings and people and are always eager to socialize. They love to be the center of attention.

Every Bichon Frise is a pet however, some are show, too. In order for a Bichon Frise to be show quality, the dog needs to match the American Kennel Club (AKC) standards as close as possible. These standards can be found by visiting the AKC website or contacting one of their representatives.