Bichon Frise Dog
INTRODUCTION
Bichon Frise Dogs are Affectionate, Merry, and Playful dogs. They are from Non-Sporting. These breeds are cute and small. They are very loyal and great friends. Bichon Frise Dogs are Purebred, Non-Hypoallergenic and according to Google searches their Intelligence level is (ranked 20).
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HABITAT : Urban areas, including buildings, parks, and gardens
TEMPERAMENT : Playful, Cheerful, Affectionate, Feisty, Sensitive, Gentle
HYPOALLERGENIC : No
BREED GROUP / TYPE : Group: Non-Sporting. Type: Purebred
SOCIAL UNIT : Family
LOCATIONS : France, Belgium, Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife
STATUS / POPULATION : DATA DEFICIENT (IUCN) Not a threat category, Population, and distribution data is insufficient for assessment
MAMMALS: DOGS AND RELATIVES – CANIDAE
KEY FACTS
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
Kingdom – Animalia
Phylum – Chordate
Class – Mammals
Order – Carnivora
Family – Canidae
Genus – Canis
Genus Species – Canis lupus familiaris
INTERESTING FACTS
1- The American Kennel Club refers to the Bichon Frise as “merry” and “curious,” and the breed standard calls for a dog that is “gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate”
2- These dogs are generally easy to train but may be hard to housebreak
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CALLING NAMES / SCIENTIFIC NAME
Calling names: Bichon Frise Dog
Scientific name: Canis lupus familiaris -
COLOUR VARIATIONS
White, White & Cream, White & Buff, White & Apricot
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COAT TYPE
Double-coated
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LIFE SPAN
12 - 15 years
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APPROXIMATE SIZE : LENGTH / HEIGHT
Length: 46 - 56cm (18 - 22in)
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TAIL
The tail of the Bichon Frise is of somewhat low insertion
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WEIGHT
Male: 6 - 7 kg
Female: 4 - 5 kg -
BREEDING SEASON
Throughout the year. About every six months
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REPRODUCTION / GESTATION PERIOD
Reproduction: One time a Year
Gestation period: 63 days -
LITTER SIZE
1 - 6
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LOOK A LIKE
Poodle
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FARM ANIMAL
No
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FOUNDED IN / DISCOVERED
The earliest records of the Bichon Frise breed date from the 14th century
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ORIGIN
France, Belgium, Spain, Canary Islands, Tenerife
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DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide
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OCCURRENCE
Families:
Species: -
FUEL FOR LIFE / TROPHIC LEVEL
Omnivores
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TO HUMANS
Bichons are peaceful with everyone
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AS A PET
Recommended
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KIDS FAVOURITE
Yes
