Photo of Ch Yoshi's Pistol Pete
contributed by Darla Gott |
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| Breed: Bichon Frise |
| Also Called: Tenerife Dog, Bichon Tenerife, Bichon a poil Frise |
| Height: The Bichon Frise is about 9 .5- 11.5 inches tall. |
| Weight: The Bichon Frise weighs between 7-12 lbs. |
| Colors: The Bichon Frise can be white, may have shadings of buff, cream or apricot around the ears or on the body. |
| General Appearance: The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy, white powder puff of a dog whose merry temperament is evidenced by his plumed tail carried jauntily over the back and his dark-eyed inquisitive expression. |
| Temperment: The Bichon Frise is gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate. A cheerful attitude is the hallmark of the breed and one should settle for nothing less. |
| Care: The Bichon Frise coat must be brushed regularly to keep it healthy. Periodic trimming and regular bathing. Trim around the eyes and ears with blunt nosed scissors. Clean the eyes to prevent staining. |
| Health Concerns: |
| Training: The Bichon Frise is easily trained. |
| Activity: Most of Bichon Frises' exercise needs can be met with just playing, but they do love to walk and romp in open areas. |
| Life Span: The Bichon Frise lives an average life of 15 years. |
| Litter Size: The Bichon Frise has an average litter of 3-5 puppies. |
| Country of Origin: The Bichon Frise originated in France. |
| Brief History: The Bichon Frise breed has been documented since the 14th century, when French sailors brought them back from Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands. The breed is thought to have been brought there by traders, using the Phoenician trade route, as items of barters. The breed's area of origin is thought to be Italy and the areas around that country, where most of the Bichon breeds were found. |
| Registries: AKC, ANKC, CKC, FCI (Group 9), KC (GB), UKC |
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