Bichon Frise as a Companion
The cuddly little Bichon Frise is friendly, affectionate
and fun to be with, ideal if you want some undemanding
companionship.
Bichon Frise are an American Kennel Club registered
breed - a 'pedigree' dog - but these cute little bundles
of silky long-haired fur certainly don't act like aristocrats.
They're just the ideal 'fur baby' cute, easy to care
for, and devoted to their owners.
These lovely little dogs usually weigh about 10 lbs
or so, maybe a little more or less, and don't often
come much higher that a foot - usually a bit smaller.
They often have shiny black-button eyes and are famous
for their thick fluffy white coats. The tail is a magnificent
plume which floats proudly above the back.
Perfect Dogs as Family Pets
Bichons are a great choice for families with young
kiddies, because they love children and have very placid
temperaments. Your new-schooler will be safe with this
breed, in normal circumstances.
But it's not a good idea to leave a Bichon Frise -
or in fact any dog - alone with an infant, because although
the Bichon are very gentle and won't usually bit, rough
handling by a little one too young to know better can
be injure this cute little dog, who is too small and
fragile to stand up to much rough-housing.
This breed is friendly; not a problem around other
dogs - and unusually, they even get on well with cats,
especially kittens!
But it's alwys a good idea to start socialising your
dog early. You can pick up some great free tips on training
your Bichon at http://www.DogFav.com
Bichon Frise Pine If Left Alone at Home All Day
These affectionate littel pooches love people and will
pine if left alone all day. Not the dog for two-career
families! Your Bichon Frise needs lots of love and attention
and is, in many ways, more like a small child than a
self-sufficient animal.
Are Bichon Frise Happy With Apartment Living?
Bichons are a lot more contented than most dogs when
kept in small spaces. Your Bichon Frise loves you, wants
to be with you, and if you are there, won't mind much
where "there" is!
Just take your fur baby for a gentle daily stroll and
that will be "outdoorsy" enough for him...
How Easy Is It To Housebreak The Bichon Frise?
The sooner you begin to teach any pup simple commands
the better, but the Bichon Frise is easy to train, being
affectionate, eager to please, too lazy to be 'naughty',
highly intelligent, and small enough that when he does
get something wrong you can simply pick him up and set
him right.
Your Bichon Frise and Other Dogs
Puppy obedience classes are a good idea for any breed,
perfoming the twin functions of teching your puppy to
obey and socialising him to other dogs. This is particulary
true for Bichon Frise, who are eaxtremely sociable animals
who will learn more easily and happily when surrounded
by other dogs.
How Much Grooming Does a Bichon Frise Need?
This breed simply adores all the fussing, grooming,
training, pampering, and ATTENTION that a show dog gets!
Of course, there's no need to show your Bichon, but
the breed takes very happily to the show ring.
Your lively little pet's aptitude for learning and
ready obedience may just convince you to take to the
show circuit, even if right now that's not something
you plan on. Bichons are easy to groom because of this
characteristic.
What Do Bichon Frise Eat?
Bichon Frises are easy to feed. They like all kinds
of different diets and are not expensive to satisfy,
not fussy eaters at all.
It's always best to feed your puppy soft foods and
lots of milk, and to get him accustomed to having you
brush his teeth.
Do Bichon Frise Have Delicate Health?
Bichon Frises are an ultra healthy breed. The breed
has no associated health problems, unlike some pedigree
dogs with inherited illnesses which are costly to treat.
With a Bichon Frise, your vet bills are likely to be
small. But little dogs like this are always fairly likely
to have some dental problems, so you may want to pick
up our Free Vet's Guide to dog care at http://www.DogFav.com
to help you keep the vet bills low and your dog free
from toothache!
Caring Well For Bichon Frise
These dogs do need lots of grooming. You will need
to brush out your Bichon's fluffy coat frequently or
he will soon stop being a beautiful, elegant little
dog. You will also need to have his coat cut and shaped
at least once a month. For full grooming info, just
take a look at our dog care articles on http://www.DogFav.com
So, Is This Puppy The Right Dog For You?
If you want a pet who glories in long hikes through
the woods, definitely not! Try a spaniel. If you want
a fluffy bundle who will be happy alone at home, no
way! Try a Yorkie. But if you're looking for a sweet
and affectionate little dog who will love you and give
you no cause for anxiety, then the cuddly Bichon Frise
may be the right dog for you.
About the Author
BETTY ANDREWS runs http://www.Dogfav.com
and works as a part time Administrator and full time
Mom - to 2 kids, 3 dogs, and a guineapig!
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