Bichon Frise

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Breed Name
Bichon Frise
Rank (out of 136 breeds)
005
Personality Snapshot
The Bichon Frise is a most appealing little white dog. Charming and lively, cheerful, bold, gentle, dignified, intelligent and self-assured. Playful and affectionate, with a happy temperament. Easy to live with.


Breed NameBichon Frise
Rank (out of 136 breeds)005
Points (out of 100)88
Dog Group TypeNon-sporting
DominanceVery Low
Obedience (Ease of Training)Fair
AffectionVery High
Good with Kids (Source 1)Excellent
Good With Kids (Source 2)Excellent
Friendly with Other DogsGreat
Friendly with Family PetsGreat
Friendly with StrangersAwesome
Dog Bite Free RatingExcellent
Bark Over Bite RatingGreat
Bark Crazy (likelihood to bark for little reason)5 out of 10
Watch Dog AbilityGreat
Guard Dog AbilityTerrible
SizeSmall
Exercise RequirementsLow
Jog Companion AbilityFair
Level of SheddingVery Low
Level of TrimmingModerate
Overall Level of Grooming RequiredVery High
Life SpanOver 15 years of age

You are more than welcome to obtain additional information on the ranking system used by our family and where we got our information. Please note that the above scores are based on the traits (or instincts) of a particular breed and that it is important to get to know your prospective dog before making your decision to bring a Bichon Frise into your family. This is a decision you will have to live with for Over 15 years of age as Bichon Frise pups can live between Over 15 years of age.

My Life as a Bichon Frise
The Bichon Frise is a most appealing little white dog. Charming and lively, cheerful, bold, gentle, dignified, intelligent and self-assured. Playful and affectionate, with a happy temperament. Easy to live with.

Home Environment
Will be OK in an apartment if sufficiently exercised. Does all right without a yard.

Bichon Frise Inherited Diseases
The following information is a direct link to the Canine Inherited Disorders Database, a project of the Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. This information lists inherited diseases which are more commonly reported in the Bichon Frise

Bichon Frise Wiki

Where to buy a Bichon Frise : A Directory and Review
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