With its spunky, upbeat, and charming personality, the Bichon Frise is a beloved member of the non-sporting group of dogs. This medium sized, hypoallergenic, curly-haired pooch stands at just under a foot tall at the shoulder and has an iconically poofy, white coat that is accented by large, dark eyes and a black, leathery, button nose. The Bichon Frise originated in France, bred simply to provide pleasure and companionship as a lap dog, and has since remained one of the most popular breeds worldwide. The Bichon Frise is known to be a happy-go-lucky friend to all and thrives in urban environments.
Bichon Frises have a withers height between 9.5”-11.5” (24-29 cm) and a weight in the range of 12-18 lb (5.4-8.2 kg). The Bichon Frise has an overall body length of roughly 18”-22” (46-56 cm), standing height of 13”-16” (33-41 cm), and a typical lifespan of 14-15 years.
With its spunky, upbeat, and charming personality, the Bichon Frise is a beloved member of the non-sporting group of dogs. This medium sized, hypoallergenic, curly-haired pooch stands at just under a foot tall at the shoulder and has an iconically poofy, white coat that is accented by large, dark eyes and a black, leathery, button nose. The Bichon Frise originated in France, bred simply to provide pleasure and companionship as a lap dog, and has since remained one of the most popular breeds worldwide. The Bichon Frise is known to be a happy-go-lucky friend to all and thrives in urban environments.
Bichon Frises have a withers height between 9.5”-11.5” (24-29 cm) and a weight in the range of 12-18 lb (5.4-8.2 kg). The Bichon Frise has an overall body length of roughly 18”-22” (46-56 cm), standing height of 13”-16” (33-41 cm), and a typical lifespan of 14-15 years.
