Small Dog Breeds Bichon Frise
The bichon of malta known as the maltese today is a close relative.
Small dog breeds bichon frise. A bichon frise ˈ b iː ʃ ɒ n ˈ f r iː z or ˈ b iː ʃ ɒ n f r ɪ ˈ z eɪ. In addition the bichon frise is very affectionate and loves to please its owner. A very popular small purebred dog the bichon is ranked number 38 on the american kennel club s 2013 breed list. In 1964 the bichon frise club of america was formed.
Bichon type dogs were developed on different islands in the mediterranean and tenerife is were the bichon frise is thought to have originated. 14th century sailors are thought to have taken them over to europe from tenerife. By 2018 the breed ranked ranks 46 of 193. Finally in 1972 the american kennel club recognized the bichon frise.
Bichon à poil frisé french pronunciation. If you are looking for a sweet happy go lucky small dog then the bichon frise might be the dog for you. Small dog breeds under 10 pounds 4kgs under 15 pounds 7kgs under 20 pounds 9kgs under 25 pounds 17kgs under 30 pounds 14kgs under 35 pounds 16kgs under 40 pounds 18kgs weight the bichon frise is a good natured dog with a coat that needs daily care. It is very playful peppy and curious.
The name bichon frise is pronounced bee shon free zay.