What Dog Breed Is Best For Me - Part III

In part two of my series, “What Dog Breed Is Best For Me”
I discussed the Golden Labrador, an amiable family dog.

In this article, I’ll talk about a toy dog, the Bichon Frise.

Bichon Frise - The Lively Toy Dog

Cute and fluffy are the first things that come to mind when you see a Bichon Frise because of its small size and gorgeous white coat. If that’s not enough to fall in love with, then its affectionate personality will win you over.

The Bichon Frise is another good family pet that likes to be involved in family activities.

It’s a happy, lively, extroverted, sometimes noisy toy dog breed that demands lots of attention, likes to be the center of attention, and gets along well with people and other pets.

The Bichon Frise is a higher maintenance breed than some other dog breeds and needs frequent grooming. Its beautiful white silky coat, which is its distinguishing characteristic, needs regular attention with brushing, combing, and bathing to maintain its color and natural curliness. And a trip to the pet groomer or home clipping is required at least every several weeks, if not more frequently.

Because of its size and temperament, the Bichon Frise makes an ideal pet for a wide range of living situations - from small living quarters, such as an apartment or condo, to a house.

The Bichon Frise is a high energy dog that responds well to frequent exercise. Although regular exercise is recommended for most - if not all - dogs, the Bichon Frise can adapt to a less intense exercise schedule.

The Bichon Frise has a life span ranging from 12 - 15 years (slightly longer than that of the Golden Retriever). It’s a pretty hardy breed although it’s prone to heart and eye problems and hip malformation.

Bichon Frise Dog Obedience Training

The Bichon Frise is very intelligent. Because of its lively personality it’s slower to housetrain but does respond well to dog obedience training.

Temperament, intelligence, adaptability, and trainability are a plus. Grooming and need for lots of attention could be a minus depending upon your budget and schedule.

As always, do your due diligence before buying or getting a puppy or dog and buy from a reputable dog breeder.

My List of Cool, Clever, Popular, Unique Puppy and Dog Names has many suggestions for naming a Bichon Frise puppy or dog.

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