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Bichon Frise dogs are adorable, loving, and easy to care for. They are the ideal family dog with enchanting little black eyes, a wet black nose, and a fluffy white coat that is reminiscent of a soft cotton ball. Bichon Frise literally means "small curly white dog."

The Bichon Frise is the ideal lap dog due to its sturdy body and short legs. While they are between 12 and 18 pounds normally they're still sufficiently small to sit on your lap. They were first bred in the Mediterranean as a mix between the commonly known Poodle and the black, curly Barbet, and were the favorite breed of King Henry III of France, who carried the small dogs round his neck in a basket.

It seems as though like King Henry III was on to something because Bichon Frises are some of the most popular breeds of dogs. The positive features of a Bichon Frise include an outgoing personality and physical prowess. These dogs don't need a big yard and are easy to train because they live to please.

Bichon Frise Health Problems

Overall, Bichon Frises are extremely healthy dogs. They're prone ear infections and the cataracts but generally at an old age. They live to be between 15 and 17 years old typically and will maintain their positive attitude until the day they die.

You really need to watch what type of water your Bichon Frise is drinking. They have an inclination to get bladder infections, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections, but giving them filtered water will help take defensive health measures and save you tons of dollars in medical bills.

The Bichon Frise Psychology

While Bichon Frises are terribly loving, loyal dogs that appear to always have a smile on their faces, they tend to have separation hysteria and mental tendencies. Occasionally your Bichon Frise may wildly run around the house jumping up and back down on the couch or the bed, only to leap off and continue running around in an anxious fashion. This panic fit or the "Bichon Buzz" is common, and your dog will tire once it wears itself out.

To prevent this, don't leave your dog alone for long amounts of time, or leave them for over a week at a time. A way to avoid the "Bichon Buzz" is to keep your dog in a constant habitat. Moving around will cause your Bichon to be more anxious.

Proper Bichon Frise Grooming

The Bichon Frise doesn't shed regularly but due to its double-coat, its hair grows constantly. This means that if you don't groom your Bichon Frise each 6 to 8 weeks, you'll have a hairy, matted mess and have to shave your dog.

Bichon Frises also have extraordinarily strong anal glands because they are very nervous dogs. If you maintain this grooming schedule, they will drain the anal glands, and you'll have less of a problem with them. Choose a pet groomer that you trust, and most importantly that your dog feels comfortable with.