Bichon Frise

Breed Group: non_sporting

"If my coat doesn’t make you smile, my sunny spirit will!"

Breed Profile

These little white fluffballs will keep your family active and your heart full. The Bichon Frise is one of the sweetest and most sensitive dogs around. They love to run around the yard, play games, or snuggle up on the couch—any activity as long as you’re nearby. Housetraining can be difficult, so remain vigilant when they're still young and learning.

Behavior

The Bichon Frise is sensitive, responsive, affectionate, and oh-so-playful. They're perky, jumpy dogs that love companionship and think cuddling is the reason for their existence. While they love relaxing, Bichon Frises are also alert watchdogs that will bark if anything disrupts their usual environment. Overall, Bichon Frises have easy, happy personalities that can adapt to just about any lifestyle or setting.

Coat

The Bichon Frise has a white double coat with a soft, silky, dense undercoat and a coarse, curly outer coat. The fur is fluffy and springs back even when you pat it down. These dogs may have cream or apricot-colored hair. In addition to being pretty, the Bichon Frise’s coat doesn’t shed much and is hypoallergenic, making them a great fit for people with allergies.

Lifestyle

Bichon Frises are eager to make friends with strangers, other dogs, and children. They’re family-friendly pups that may bark or nip during playtime but usually get along well with kids. Bichon Frises are good for apartment living because of their size, but they can be difficult to housetrain and may have more accidents if they don’t have a yard or doggy door at their disposal.

Activity

The Bichon Frise is an active dog that needs daily exercise. Despite their small size, these pups are eager to play indoor games, romp in the yard, or take short walks on the leash. Like cats, they have sudden spikes of energy that turn them into crazy canines running laps around the house. Bichon Frises are up for just about any activity as long as they are with you.

Characteristics

Space Needs

Activity Needs

Intelligence

Playfulness

Grooming Needs

Trainability

Watch Ability

Dog-friendliness

Child-friendliness

About the Bichon Frise

The Bichon Frise’s personality is as cute as their coats. These fluffy white pups are one of the most loving and affectionate breeds around. Their ideal day involves running laps around the house, playing games with the kids, and taking a long afternoon snooze on the couch next to you. The Bichon Frise is a family-friendly breed that’s easy on the allergies and enjoys keeping an eye on the house. The only downside is that they’re tough to housetrain. If you can teach these little pups to potty outside, they could be the ideal fit for you and your family.