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Bichon Fris | ichon Frisé | | lternative names | | {| align=center | | ichon poil fries | | enerife Dog | } | | ountry of origin | | a href="/encyclopedia/Belgium" title="Belgium">Belgium / France / Mediterranean region | | lassification | | {| align=center | FCI: | Group 9 Section 1 | | a href="/encyclopedia/American-Kennel-Club" title="American Kennel Club">AKC: | Non-sporting | | a href="/encyclopedia/Australian-National-Kennel-Council" title="Australian National Kennel Council">ANKC: | Group 1 (Toys) | | a href="/encyclopedia/Canadian-Kennel-Club" title="Canadian Kennel Club">CKC: | Group 6 - Non-Sporting Dogs | | a href="/encyclopedia/Kennel-Club-(UK)" title="Kennel Club (UK)">KC(UK): | Toy | | a href="/encyclopedia/New-Zealand-Kennel-Club" title="New Zealand Kennel Club">NZKC: | Toy | | a href="/encyclopedia/United-Kennel-Club" title="United Kennel Club">UKC: | Companion Breeds | | | | reed standards (external links) | a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:0Y4gY86C9VQJ:www.fci.be/uploaded_files/215gb98_en.doc+site:www.fci.be+%22215+/+11.+05.+1998+%22&hl=en&ie=UTF-8" title="http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:0Y4gY86C9VQJ:www.fci.be/uploaded_files/215gb98_en.doc+site:www.fci.be+%22215+/+11.+05.+1998+%22&hl=en&ie=UTF-8">FCI, AKC, ANKC, CKC
KC(UK), NZKC, UKC | A Bichon Frisé (French, literally Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small dog that is the size of a large cat. They are popular pets, similar to poodles. Appearance Bichons weigh between 7 and 12 lb (3 to 6 kg) and stand 9 to 12 inches (23 to 30 cm) at the withers. They have curly white fur that can be puffed up if groomed correctly and that must be groomed regularly and carefully. Their tails curl over their back except when the dog is relaxed. Temperament They have a lot of energy and enjoy licking people, climbing on furniture, and chewing on things. They can be seriously, almost worshipfully devoted to their masters. Health Although many all-white breeds suffer from a variety of ailments including deafness and skin problems, Bichons have escaped these problems. Bichons live an average of 14 years. Care must be taken to keep the face of a Bichon Frisé clean and trimmed, as eye discharge and mucus tend to accumulate in the fur that grows in front of their eyes, which can lead to serious problems. History The breed has existed since the Middle Ages. Its exact origins are uncertain, although it is fairly clear that they originated in the Mediterranean region. Sailors had transported it to the island of Tenerife by the 14th century. They were further bred as lap dogs for the French royalty and were a court favorite by the 15th century. The dogs ended up on the streets during the French Revolution, where they were caught and trained to be circus dogs. They are a versatile, intelligent, and hardy dog despite its popular use as a companion animal and lap dog; farmers in Norway have recently used the Bichon for rounding up sheep, which is not a commonly mentioned breed use.
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