They are naturally gentle and playful.
They are generally gregarious with other animals, and usually also do well with children.
They love activity and require regular exercise.
Bichons are very much a companion dog and do not do well if left unattended for long periods of time.
They have almost a supernatural need to be with their people.
A Bichon has naturally curly hair like poodles.
The coat must be white, but may have shadings of buff, cream or apricot.
Any potential owner must commit time to grooming to maintain that that plush, cotton-ball-like look.
They need to be bathed and brushed at least once a week, with professional grooming and scissoring once a month.
Because Bichons do not shed, they tend to be a good breed for allergy sufferers.
One of the biggest challenges with a Bichon Frise is that they can be notoriously difficult to housetrain.
This fact is the primary reason they are relinquished into rescue groups.
Since the popularity of the Bichon Frise has risen in recent years, there has been an increase in commercial breeding in puppymills.
These mass-produced Bichons tend to not be well socialized and have poor temperaments.
Most of this is attributed to poor breeding and the fact that most are sold much earlier than the 10-12 weeks that a reputable breeder will let puppies go to their new homes.
Did you know that owning a dog can extend your lifespan? Studies have shown that pet owners have less stress, less cholesterol and lower blood pressure.
Many dog's are excellent protectors of there families and can act as a early warning system to intruders.
Also if you walk your dog on a regular basis you will get good exercise as well.