Quick Facts
- Bichon frise puppies belongs to the same family of dogs as the Maltese, Havanese, bolognese and Coton de Tulear but he differs because he is the only one with a double coat.
- The name is pronounced BEE-shawn FREEzay. The Bichon’s name is French and means “curly coated,” certainly an apt description.
- The Bichon’s white cloud of a coat needs daily grooming, plus professional styling, but it doesn’t shed.
- The Bichon frise puppies can be difficult to housetrain.
The History of Bichon frise puppies
The Bichon is one of the few breeds that truly has existed for at least 2,000 years, although, of course, he was not always known by that name.
Little white dogs were found throughout the Mediterranean and made their way throughout the known world as popular trade items.
They flourished because of their small size and charming personality.
During the Renaissance they could be found at the royal court of France, and they are often seen in portraits as the companions of fine ladies.
By the 19th century, Bichon frise puppies had come down in the world.
They accompanied organ grinders and performed on the street for the amusement of passersby.
Some were popular circus dogs.
With the Bichon’s love of attention and clownish personality, he probably was just as happy with this life as he had been when he was a royal favorite.
A few Bichons held important jobs, leading people who were blind.
And they still had a reputation as excellent companion dogs.
French breeders took them in hand in the early 20th century, wrote a breed standard for them, and gave them their new name: Bichon Frise, meaning “curly coat.”
Bichon Frise Temperament and Personality
The Bichon is a happy, curious dog with a cheerful attitude toward life.
His gentle manner and playfulness endear him to everyone he meets, and few people fail to be amused by his clownish antics.
With people and other pets, the Bichon is affectionate and lively.
He loves attention and will take all you have to give. Males and females have the same sweet temperament.
