How To Be A Terrific Bichon Frise Owner
Bichon Frise dogs are adorable, loving, and not difficult to take care of. They are the ideal family dog with enchanting little black eyes, a wet black nose, and a fluffy white coat that's reminiscent of a soft cotton ball. Bichon Frise means "small curly white dog."
The Bichon Frise is the ideal lap dog because of its robust body and short legs. While they're between 12 and 18 pounds typically they're still sufficiently little to sit on your lap. They were first bred in the Mediterranean as a mixed breed of the commonly known Poodle and the black, curly Barbet, and were the favourite breed of King Henry III of France, who carried the small dogs round his neck in a basket.
It seems as though like King Henry III was on to something because Bichon Frises are some of the most popular dog breeds. The positive characteristics of a Bichon Frise include a charismatic personality and physical agility. These dogs don't need a massive yard and are easy to train as they live to please.
Bichon Frise Health Problems
Overall, Bichon Frises are very healthy dogs. They're prone ear infections and the eye problems but most commonly at an old age. They live to be between 15 and 17 years of age on average , and will maintain their positive attitude until the day they die.
You actually need to watch what sort of water your Bichon Frise is drinking. They generally tend to get bladder infections, kidney stones, and UTIs, but giving them filtered water will help take preventative health measures and save you hundreds of dollars in medical bills.
The Bichon Frise Psychology
While Bichon Frises are awfully loving, faithful dogs that seem to always have a smile on their faces, they tend to have separation anxiety and neurotic dispositions. Infrequently your Bichon Frise may desperately run round the house jumping up and back down on the sofa or the bed, only to leap off and continue running around in an anxious fashion. This panic attack or the "Bichon Buzz" is common, and your dog will tire once it wears itself out.
To get round this, do not leave your dog alone for long periods of time, or leave them for over a week at a time. A great way to avoid the "Bichon Buzz" is to keep your dog in a constant habitat. Moving around will cause your Bichon to be more anxious.
Proper Bichon Frise Grooming
The Bichon Frise does not shed regularly but because of its double-coat, its hair grows continually. This means that if you do not groom your Bichon Frise each 6 to 8 weeks, you'll have a hairy, matted mess and have to shave your dog.
Bichon Frises also have extraordinarily robust anal glands because they're terribly nervous dogs. If you maintain this grooming schedule, they will drain the anal glands, and you'll have less of an issue with them. Choose a pet groomer that you trust, and more importantly that your dog feels comfortable with.
Amy Turman is a Bichon Frise expert whose family has owned this specific breed of dogs her entire life. She writes for Experts123.com.