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Bichon Frise: Breed
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The Bichon Frise is a relatively healthy breed and lives an average of 12 – 15 years. However, they are prone to skin, knee, eye, and ear problems, as well as epilepsy. Furthermore, the Bichon should be protected from the elements as he is highly susceptible to sunburn, heat stroke, and the cold.
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The Bichon Frise (pronounced bee-shawn free-zay) is a healthy breed, hardier than his powder-puff appearance suggests to the casual observer. Gentle, perky, playful, and affectionate, the Bichon is a delightful family companion, well-suited for apartment living or for families with older children.
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Although the breed was popular with sailors, it was in Spain where the Bichon Frise gained its first real popularity. In fact, although the Bichon was native to the Mediterranean, it wasn’t until the 1300s that the Italian sailors rediscovered the breed during their voyages. These sailors are credited for bringing the breed back to the continent. Upon their return, the Bichon become popular among Italian nobles. It was ... during this time that the Bichon Frise was groomed in a specific fashion to give them a similar appearance to a lion.
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During the 1930s a group of French breeders began an effort to preserve the breed, and in 1933 it was officially recognized under the name Bichon Frise by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale. The Bichon Frise was brought to the Untied States during the 1950s and recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1971. Since that time, the breed has enjoyed a modest but stable rise in popularity.
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People not always think of Bichon Frise dogs as actually trainable dogs because they are often seen as cute dogs that don’t need any specific activity other than being adorable. This belief is quite wrong if you take into consideration that every dog breed needs training not only to behave properly but ... to have a simpler and happier life. In the case of the Bichon Frise breed, it is a truly interesting case so
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The bichon frise is a small, friendly, affectionate dog of Mediterranean ancestry. Related to the Maltese and the poodle, the bichon frise is often recommended for people with mild allergies because its curly coat infrequently sheds. (If you have allergies, speak with your doctor before making a decision to buy any pet.) This breed has recently become even more popular after winning the 2001 Westminster Dog Show and 2001 AKC/Eukanuba American Dog Classic.
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