Bichon Frise (Bichon à  poil frisé)

FCI 215 . Bichons

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Coexistence is important that you have with your new friend. Before considering the acquisition of a dog of the breed "Bichon Frise (Bichon à  poil frisé)" you know certain factors. Not all breeds of dogs are apt to live in an apartment, you must take into account his character, their need for exercise, their interaction with other pets, their care and if you have small children, their level of tolerance towards them.

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It is said that the Bichon Frise, also known as Bichon à  poil frisé, is the product of a cross between the Maltese and other small dogs, including Barbet (French Water Dog), ancestor of Poodle.

Very present on the shore of the Mediterranean during the 14th century, would have been introduced to the Canary Islands by merchants and sailors who traveled the seas. At that time, the curly-haired Bichon was called Tenerife, by the name of one of the Canary Islands.

It was at the beginning of the 16th century when the Bichon Frise made its appearance in France, more specifically under the reign of Francisco I (1494-1547), that made him her favorite companion. Later, King Henry IV (1553-1610), that he was a great admirer of the breed, made it a very popular companion dog and requested by the ladies and gentlemen of the Court.

The heyday of Bichon Frise lasted until the 18th century, two centuries marked by the interest of the great painters of the time for this little dog. We find it for example in 1770 in the work of the painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, The sweet ticket, depicting a woman with a magnificent bichon frize. In 1795, Francisco Goya painted The Duchess of Alba, with a Bichon Frise lying at his feet. Madame de Pompadour (1721-1764), Louis XV's favorite (1710-1774), would have had several Bichon Frise.

During the Second Empire (1852-1870), the Bichon Frise, always in fashion, progressively left the halls of the aristocracy and became very popular with the general population. Appreciated for his intelligence and agility, accompany the entertainers in the streets, to jugglers and other organ players.

Unfortunately, as with many breeds of dogs, World War I was a severe blow to the Bichon à  poil frisé, and during the interwar period, the breeders of Bichon Frise almost entirely disappeared.

Fortunately, a passionate Belgian breeder and lover of the breed allowed it to survive by organizing several reproductions in the decade of 1920. France officially recognized the breed in 1933.

World War II and its terrible consequences, in both human and animal terms, were a second blow to the race, you had to wait three decades before seeing a new boom.

In 1960, the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) officially recognized the Bichon à poil frisé, giving him Belgian and French origins, but it wasn't until the decade of 1970 when his popularity really started to grow.

In United States, the Bichon Frize Club of America was created in 1964, and the breed was recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) in 1973.

In France, el Club of Bichons and Small Dogs Lions trabaja desde 1947 to defend and improve the Bichon Frise, but also the Bichon Maltese, the habanero, the Bichon Bolonais and the Little Lion Dog.

• Japanese canine Club: Recognized the dogs miniature group in 1972.
• Organization International Dogshow: Recognized in the Group of Companion Dogs in 1972.
• American Kennel Club: AKC (United States). Entered into regular classes in 1973.
• Canadian Kennel Club: CKC (Canada). Classified in the Group of dogs not hunters in 1975.
• United Kennel Club: UKC (United States). Recognized in 1981.
• The Kennel Club: KC (Great Britain).

These associations allow having useful references to estimate the popularity of the breed, Learn about the effort to keep defined, get advice for purchasing a purebred puppy and see this race to compete.

The Bichon Frise it's a small dog, light and very elegant. His skull is flat, his stop is not very marked and his nose is quite black. His round eyes are dark (between dark brown and black) and his ears are thin, falls and with a lot of hair. The tail is carried erect and gracefully curved, but not curled.

Their coat is fine, soft, silky, slightly curly. Relatively long, of 7 to 10 cm.. It has an inner mantle of wool.

Hair color can be white or brown very clearly. The height at the cross in the males is of 24 to 26.5 cm and the females of 23 to 30 cm.. The standard weight of the Bichon Frise lies between 3 and 6 Kg.

They tend to live in 12 to 15 years.

Happy, lively and fearless, the Bichon Frise He is a small dog who easily expresses and communicates his joie de vivre. Very cuddly, loving and playful, he likes to be taken care of, and his mischief makes his charm. Very attached to his master, he is a dog that loves family life.

So that, the Bichon Frise It is an ideal companion dog for all age groups., as playful with children as kind to the elderly. He also likes to be around active people, with which you can share some canine sports activity, like caniVTT or agility.

Living in an apartment suits you just as well as living in a house with a garden, as long as your need for exercise is met with at least one walk a day.

Well mannered, tolerate loneliness wisely and without barking for hours, although he undeniably seeks the company.

Very sociable, gets along as well with humans as with other animals, including cats. Like this, the Bichon Frise he's a bad watchdog, although it can alert to the presence of a stranger through some barking.

The Bichon Frise (Bichon à  poil frisé) easy to educate as long as clear and precise hierarchical references are given from a young age. His master must be firm, but without excesses or brutality, patient and consistent.

Sometimes it can be a cheater, but he knows how to do it to get what he wants. Like this, its owner should not be overwhelmed, because a badly mannered dog that only does what it wants is a dog that is not comfortable with itself, In addition to being difficult for its owner to live with.

Naturally docile, vivacious and intelligent, the Bichon Frise is the ideal candidate for learning tricks or for obedience, because he quickly assimilates what is expected of him.

The Bichon Frise he is a robust dog, cold and heat resistant. It is even one of the longest-lived dogs, with a life expectancy of up to 16 years.

But, this does not prevent you from being predisposed to certain diseases such as cutaneous lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, joint disorders (dislocation of patella, Legg-Perthes-Calvé disease, etc.) or eye disorders (cataract, stromal corneal dystrophy, etc.).

The Bichon Frise, whose molt is almost non-existent, it is one of the most hypoallergenic dog breeds.

But, their coat requires a lot of maintenance. In effect, you have to brush it every day, at the risk of having so many knots that it is necessary to take it to a hairdresser to be sheared.

It is also a good idea to bathe your dog once a month with a nourishing dog shampoo., followed by an equally nourishing conditioner, to facilitate daily detangling and keep her beautiful white coat looking perfect.

To avoid the stripes that brown the pure white fur of the Bichon Frise, it is also necessary to clean the eyes every day.

It also, croquettes are preferable to other types of food, as they prevent whiskers from turning brown.

You should also take special care with your dog's ears and, in particular, prevent hair from growing on them, as it could allow moisture to settle in them and cause ear infections. Hair in the ear canal can be easily removed with tweezers.

Last, it is advisable to take the Bichon à  poil frisé to the groomer three or four times a year to get her long curly locks shortened.

• FCI CLASSIFICATION: 215
• Group 9: companion dogs.
• Section 1: Bichons and related breeds.. Without working trial..

Federations:

• FCI ⓘ
• AKC ⓘ
• ANKC ⓘ
• CKC ⓘ
• ​KC ⓘ
• NZKC ⓘ
• UKC ⓘ

Spain, Belgium, France

10.01.1972

Use:

Companion dog

General appearance:

A cheerful little dog, with a lively and very loose movement and curly white hair like a corkscrew. Wear your head with pride; the eyes are dark, cheerful and expressive. The tail is carried gracefully curved over the back.

The Bichon Frize is longer than it is tall, body length (from the tip of the shoulder to the tip of the ischium) is greater than the height at the withers. The body is rectangular. The ratio of the length of the skull to the length of the muzzle is 3-2. The depth of the chest is equal to the height measured from the ground to the elbows.

It is a true companion dog that can be taken anywhere without problems.. He is not nervous or barks often, is very sociable towards people and dogs, even if you don't know them. He has a great capacity for adaptation and is very attached to his masters.

Head:

Maintain harmony with the body.

• Skull : On palpation, the skull is rather flat, even though the hair adornment makes it look round. The skull is longer than the muzzle.
• Depression links (Stop) : Little pointed.

facial region:

• Nose: rounded, black, lustrous and granular in structure.
• Snout: Very wide at the base, without tapering too much towards the nose, forming 2/5 of head length. Straight nasal bridge, neither pointing down nor tilted up.
• Lips: Fine, rather skinny, falling just enough to cover the lower lip, but never heavy or pendulous; usually pigmented black down to the corner. The lower lip should not be heavy, visible or loose. The corner of the lips is tight and does not allow the inside of the lips to be visible.
• Jaws / Teeth: Upper and lower jaw wide, each with six evenly set incisors. Scissor bite preferred; pincer bite is tolerated. Full dentition preferred.
• Cheeks: Flat.
• Eyes: Very dark, medium-sized, rather round in shape, never almond shaped or protruding. They must not be positioned obliquely. The pigmentation of the eyelids must be completely black. When the dog looks ahead, the whites of the eyes should not be visible.
• Ears: The ears are droopy and well covered with abundant hair.. Inserted above the eye line, forming an equilateral triangle and hanging vertically along the cheeks. When they stretch forward, the leather must reach at least the corner of the lips, and in most it reaches the middle of the snout. The ears are mobile, especially when something catches the dog's attention.

Neck:

Rather long, carried high and proud. It is round and thin close to the skull, gradually widening to gently insert into the shoulders. Its length is about a third of the body length. No double chin.

Body:

• top line: Straight, approximately horizontal to base of tail.
• Cross: It is quite marked.
• Back: Horizontal, good musculature. Pork loin: Broad and muscular, slightly arched.
• Rump: wide, slightly rounded, very slightly inclined.
• Breast : Well developed, well lowered to the elbows, deep chest, floating ribs are well sprung and do not end abruptly, the chest is rather long.
• Bottom line and belly: The lower part of the chest rises slightly towards the belly line with a moderate rise. The flanks are well set back; the skin is thin and not loose.

Tail:

Set moderately high, slightly below the line of the back, It is carried elevated and gracefully curved in line with the spine, without being coiled or amputated. The tip of the tail, regardless of hair, does not touch the back of the dog. Hair ornament may fall on the back. The tail should not hang down when the dog is in motion.

Tips

• General appearance: Seen from the front, the forelimbs are straight. Moderate bone.
• Shoulder: well laid.
• Arm: Forming a good angle with the shoulders.
• Elbows: Well attached to the body.
• Forearm: straight and perpendicular seen from all sides.
• Metacarpus: Short and straight seen from the front, very slightly sloping seen from the side.
• Previous feet: tight, round and knuckles well up, neither in nor out, pads should be black and nails should preferably be black.

• General appearance: The pelvis is wide. The hind limbs are well muscled and seen from behind, They are parallel to each other. They are vertical.
• Thigh: wide and muscular. Knee: Well angled, neither turned in nor out.
• Leg: About the same length as the thigh.
• Hock: Low placement and well marked.
• Metatarsus: Slim without spurs.
• Hind feet: Tight, round and knuckles well up, neither in nor out, pads should be black and nails should preferably be black.

Movement:

Fast moving, free, covering a lot of ground. During the jog, the head is carried high, the tail well curved on the back. Hind limbs with good thrust. Parallels.

Mantle

▷ Skin: Stretched all over the body; dark pigmentation preferred; However, does not influence hair color. The scrotum should preferably be black.

▷ Fur: Profuse hair. Outer layer hair forms loose spiral-like curls (This is the structure of the curly). A soft and dense undercoat must be present. Hair is neither straight nor corded, ni lanudo, ni en marañado.

▷ Color: Pure white. But, prior to the 12 months of age, hair may tend to be slightly beige (champagne), but this should not cover more than 10% dog.

Size and weight:

▷ Height to the cross: 25 to 29 cm.. A tolerance of 1 cm in plus is accepted for males; A tolerance of 2 cm in less is accepted for females, as long as the proportions are balanced and the sexual dimorphism is well marked.

▷ Weight: About 5 kg, in proportion to size.

Fouls:

Any deviation from the aforementioned criteria is considered as a fault and the severity of this is considered to the degree of the deviation to the standard and its consequences on the health and well-being of the dog..

• Temperament: A dog that lacks self-confidence.

• Head: pointed snout.

• Nose: Loss of pigmentation.

• Lips: Pink or partially pigmented, hanging corners of the lips.

• Eyes: color clear, incomplete pigmentation of the edge of the eyelids, visible white. The hair under the eyes should not have traces of tear secretions.

• Chest: underdeveloped.

• Cola: threaded, forming a ring, lifted perpendicularly or dropped during movement.

• Extremities: insufficient angulations. • For the: not profuse enough and / or wrong curling causing hair to split open or be straight.

• Color: Hair coloring (except for dogs under 12 months).

• Aggressiveness or extreme shyness. Any dog ​​showing clear signs of physical or behavioral abnormalities.

• Prognathism (upper or lower prognathism).

• Total depigmentation of the nose, the edges of the lips and eyelids.

• Eyes: Small, almond shape, protruding, too light or sharp eyes.

• For the: Total absence of a curly texture.

• Color: Any hair color other than white in specimens over 12 months.

• Size: Out of tolerance.

• General aspect: Any evidence of dwarfism.

• General appearance: Any dog ​​whose general structure is inscribed in a square.

Males should have two normal-appearing testicles fully descended into the scrotum..

Only functionally and clinically healthy dogs, with the typical conformation of the breed, should be used for parenting

Cuts accepted.

• Head: The ears, beard and mustache are shortened and shaped to give the head either a round or bell shape.
• Body: In order to give the impression of elegance and slenderness, hair is shortened (but not less than 3 cm.) on the back and flanks. The lower part of the belly is covered with hair.
• Limbs and feet: cylindrical appearance.
• Tail: It should not be cropped.

Source: F.C.I - International Cynological Federation