Why Bichon?
Bichon Frise, the fluffiest of dog breeds
The Bichon Frisé or Bichon à Poil Frisé is a Franco-Belgian breed of small toy dog of bichon type. It was recognised by the Société Centrale Canine in 1933 and by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale in 1959.
The Bichon Frisé is a small dog, standing 23–30 cm (9–12 in) at the withers and weighing approximately 5 kg (11 lb), the weight varying in proportion to the height. The skull is rather flat, but may appear rounded; the muzzle tapers only slightly, and constitutes two-fifths of the length of the head. The nose is black, the eyes dark and round. The coat is loosely curled in spirals or corkscrews, with a thick soft undercoat. It is always pure white; only in dogs under a year old may it be slightly tinged with beige, this extending over no more than 10% of the area of the body. The head and legs are proportionate in size to the body.
Life Stages
The Life Stages of the Bichon Frise
Puppy
The cutest stage, but also the most challenging.
Size
They weigh only 0.7lbs at birth
What I liked about it
The cuteness is off the charts!
What I hated about it
Velociraptor teeth and peeing everywhere!
Adult
Bichons are considered adults at around 2 years of age.
Size
Up to 18lbs and 12inches, though some cross breeds grow larger.
What I like about it
The puppy energy has gone and obedience is a lot better.
What I hate about it
She's more stubborn and some personality traits are stuck for life now it seems.
Senior
The adorable old dog stage, it will break my heart when she gets there.
Size
Same as adult but slightly slower and lower to the ground.
What I like about it
Nothing.
What I hate about it
That my bub will be getting to the end of her life, and the vet bills will be ridiculous!