Bichon Frise

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Bichon Frise – side view — Photo: Bernt Fransson,Lindås, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Bichon Frise – in motion — Photo: Chris Woodrich, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Bichon Frise – head — Photo: RogerWilson, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Key facts

FCI group	9. Companion and Toy Dogs
Country of origin	France
Category	Small
Height at withers	23–30 cm
Weight	5–8 kg
Life span	12–15 years

Recognition features

White ´curly´ powder-puff coat
Dark round eyes and black nose
Tail carried in a curve over the back

Purpose

A Mediterranean bichon, popular at medieval European courts; later a circus and street dog.

History

Descends from Mediterranean bichons; popular in France under Henri III. The French standard dates from 1933.

Coat

Fine, dense, curly coat, white.

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