The Bichon Frisé is a small, common pet dog. When France invaded Italy in 1500, the French were enchanted by the Bichon Frisé’s white fluffy cuteness and brought it back to France as a trophy. The Bichon Frise is a very demanding dog to live with and often needs company, which requires special attention.
The Bichon Frise has a gentle, sensitive, mischievous and loving temperament. The overall appearance of the Bichon Frise is small, but strong and lively, with a small fluffy tail behind its back, and a pair of cute and curious black eyes, it moves gracefully and gently to please.
Latin name: Bichon Frise
Alias: Tenerife dog
Phylum: Mammalia
Subclass: Subclass Beast
Order: Carnivora
Family: Canidae
Subfamily: Canis subfamily
Genus: Canis lupus
Species: Canidae
Subspecies: domestic dog
Personality traits: stable, lively and energetic pursuit of freedom
Dog use: companion dog, play dog
Average life span: 12-15 years
Suitable dog food: natural food, edible roughage
Height: 24~29cm
Use: companion dog
Weight: 3~6kg
- Morphological characteristics
Because the Bichon Frise is so active and lively, it is very active. Go out for a walk and play every day. Exercise can promote her gastrointestinal digestion and absorption and improve her health. The Bichon Frise is friendly and lively. Although the Bichon Frise is not very smart, it has a very good memory and if you put some effort into training it, it will do some amusing actions that will bring endless fun to the owner. The Bichon Frise is very dependent on people and is very friendly to his family, but fierce with raw people. The Bichon is clingy and needs to spend more time playing with him. By and large, the Bichon Frise is lively, friendly and perfect for a house pet.
Physical Characteristics
Size
Male and female Bichons range from about 9.5 inches to 11.5 inches tall at the shoulder, with proportionality being a priority.
If outside this size range, but proven to be very good individuals, appropriate relaxation of the standard is allowed. In any case, however, shoulder height should not exceed 12 inches or be less than 9 inches. Minimum shoulder height standards do not apply to puppies.
Proportions
Body length (the distance from the foremost point of the chest to the last point of the hips) is approximately 1/4 more than the shoulder height, and the distance from the rump to the base of the chest is approximately 1/2 the distance from the rump to the ground. body: compact, with medium bone mass. Neither rough nor slender.
Gait
The trot is spacious, precise and easy. When viewed from the side, the extension of the front and hind legs are coordinated with each other, the front torso extends easily, the hind limbs drive strongly, and the back line remains firm. During the movement, the head and neck are slightly erect, and the limbs tend to converge toward the center line of the body as the speed increases. When leaving, the hind legs are kept at a medium distance from each other and the foot pads can be seen. Coming or departing, the movement is precise and correct.
Temperament
Gentle and disciplined, sensitive, mischievous and affectionate. A pleasant attitude is characteristic of this breed and is easily satisfied by small things.
Head
1. Expression
Soft, deep-eyed, curious and alert.
2. Eyes
Round, black or dark brown.
Directly in front. Overly large or excessively prominent eyes, almond-shaped eyes and crooked eyes are defects. Around the eyes, black or very dark brown skin surrounds the eyes, which is necessary to accentuate the eyes and emphasize the expression. The eye circle itself must be black. Under-pigmented or completely lacking pigmentation around the eyes, producing an expressionless or dull expression look, is a clear defect. Eyes of any color other than black or dark brown are considered a serious defect.
3. Ears
Droopy, hidden in long, flowing hairs. If the ears are pulled in the direction of the noseglasses, the length of the ears can extend to the middle of the muzzle. The position of the ears is slightly higher than the horizontal line where the eyes are located and in a more forward position of the head. So when he is alert, the ears become part of the face.
4. Head
Slightly domed, allowing for a rounded shape towards the eyes. Stop: slightly clear.
5. Muzzle
Very well proportioned head with a muzzle to head length ratio of 3:4. The length of the muzzle is the distance from the nasal mirror to the stop and the length of the head is the distance from the stop to the posterior occipital bone. The imaginary line connected via the outer corner of the eye and the tip of the nose exactly forms an equilateral triangle. The outline below the eyes is slightly defined. However, it should not be so excessive as to create a weak or thin front face. The lower jaw is firm.
7. The nose mirror is prominent and always black. Lips: Black, delicate, but not sagging.
8. Bite
Shear bite and. A protruding bite on the upper jaw or a protruding bite on the lower jaw is a serious defect. Curved or unlined teeth are permissible, but missing teeth are a serious defect.
Torso
1. Neck
Long and proudly raised, erect behind the head. Smoothly integrated into the scapula. The length of the neck, from the posterior occipital bone to the
The distance from the horse’s shoulder is about 1/3 of the distance from the forehead to the hips.
2. Dorsal line
Horizontal, except for the straight, muscular and rounded arch of the loin. Body: The chest is fairly well developed and wide enough to allow free and unrestrained movement of the forelimbs. The lowest point of the chest extends at least to the elbow. The ribs are moderately held up and extend backward to a short, muscular loin. The anterior chest is very pronounced and projects a little further forward than the shoulder joint. The lower abdominal curve is moderately raised.
3. Tail
There are many hairs and the tail is positioned flush with the dorsal line and gently curled behind, so the hairs on the tail rest on the back. When the tail is extended toward the head, it reaches at least halfway to the shoulder ridge of the horse. A low tail position, a tail raised to a position perpendicular to the back, or a tail that droops backward are all serious defects. A spiral tail is a very serious defect.
4. Scapula
The scapula is approximately equal in length to the upper arm bone. The scapula slopes backward at approximately a 45 degree angle. The upper arm bone extends backward so that the elbow can be positioned just below the horse’s shoulder ridge when viewed from the side.
5. Forelimbs
Bone mass is medium; the forearms and wrists are neither bowed nor curved. Joint: slightly inclined in relation to the vertical line. Wolf claws can be removed.
6. Foot claws
Tight and rounded, similar to the so-called cat’s foot, pointing directly forward, neither curved inward nor turned outward.
7. Foot pads
Black. Toenail: controlled in a relatively short state.
8. Thigh
The thighs are properly angled, muscular, and slightly wider apart. The first and second thighs are approximately equal in length, joined together at the moderately bent knee joint. This part of the hind leg from the fly joint to the paw is completely perpendicular to the ground. The wolf paws can be removed. The paws are tight and rounded, and the pads of the feet are black.
- Personality traits
The Bichon Frise is a smaller, robust white powder puff type of dog with a cheerful disposition, evident in its curious eyes and cheerful tail curled behind its back. The Bichon Frise is generally more active, it is very athletic, and its coat is very difficult to care for. So it is also important to prepare yourself mentally and do the necessary homework before raising one. Bichons are friendly, lively, have excellent memory, will do all kinds of actions to make people laugh, long term companionship, dependence on their owners, very friendly, and some Bichons can be fierce with raw people.
No matter when you see a Bichon Frise, it is always a smiling face. If Samoyeds are smiling angels, then our Bichons can be considered happy little elves. The Bichon Frise’s smile is different from the Samoyed’s. The Samoyed just smiles, while the corner of the Bichon Frise’s mouth is always up, as if it is happy every day and in a high spirits every day. This is probably related to its character.
The Bichon Frise is kind-hearted, stable and gentle, and especially likes to play with children. The Bichon Frise is very faithful to its owner: it will protect its owner and bark very hard if a stranger approaches. Although lively and active, it does not need much outdoor activity so it is ideal to be kept in an apartment. He has a very playful personality, especially when he is young, and his mischievousness can be described as representative of his character. At the same time, the Bichon Frise is intelligent, has a good memory, and is generally easy to train, so it’s best to get an outsider to train it!
The Bichon Frise is also a pet dog with a very high level of self-esteem. When the Bichon Frise thinks they are right, they will argue with their owners and express their displeasure in their own way. At the same time, Bichons want to be cared for by their owners, and they need to be cared for. Psychological disorders, such as anxiety, depression, and becoming withdrawn, can also surround the Bichon Frise.
If your Bichon Frise is kept at home and not in the yard or not loose, you should take the time to let him go out every day to run and play to his heart’s content, in short, to make him, in order to promote the normal functioning of his digestive function and absorption, to promote physical health and strengthen his resistance to disease for the purpose.
- Conservation knowledge
The Bichon Frise is active and consumes a lot. 150-180 grams of meat should be included in the Bichon Frise’s daily diet, with an equal amount of dry vegetarian material or cookies. In the heat of the day, Bichons should have fresh and clean food, no leftover meals, and clean utensils to prevent parasitic infections. Bichons are allergy prone, choose dog food without additives. Bichons are prone to dental disease, avoid feeding food with sticky teeth and do regular dental cleanings or buy toys to clean their teeth.
- Feeding Essentials
Because the Bichon Frise is naturally active, it consumes a relatively large amount of calories and has a relatively large appetite for dogs of the same size. The added food should be chopped and then mixed.
Feeding points
The leftover food from the last meal should not be left for the next meal, but must be dumped and the utensils washed in time. First of all, Bichons are allergy prone, so choose dog food without additives. Secondly, Bichons are prone to dental disease, so avoid feeding them food with sticky teeth, buy toys that can clean their teeth, and do regular dental cleanings.
Since the Bichon Frise’s mouth gets dirty easily, try not to use a basin when feeding water, but choose a special container for water that hangs from the cage. Everything must be fresh and leftovers from the last meal should be dumped and the dishes washed in time to keep them tidy. However, I would suggest that it is best to feed the dog food. Feed your Bichon Frise on time, with a fixed address. On time can develop the dog’s on time conditioned reflex, secrete gastric juices, increase appetite, and promote digestion and absorption.
Generally, adult dogs are fed twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening, and slightly more at night. 1 year old dogs are fed 3 times a day; dogs within 3 months of age are fed 4 times a day; puppies within 2 months of age are fed 5 times a day. The dog’s food pattern can be renovated, but the number should be relatively stable. Feeding address inside and outside the kennel can be, but generally feed the dog in the kennel. The purpose of a fixed address is to maintain a relatively stable environment and facilitate governance. Some dogs change feeding places will appear to refuse to eat and loss of appetite.
Excessive consumption of nutrients
Dogs consuming too many nutrients can cause or lead to health problems.
Dogs that consume too much fat, obesity, and protein are susceptible to kidney disease.
Too much protein and minerals, such as phosphorus and sodium, in a dog’s food can easily increase the risk index of kidney disease or worsen the kidney condition.
Excessive sodium consumption
Excessive sodium consumption in dogs can lead to heart disease and high blood pressure.
Many commercially available pet foods are known to contain too much salt. Dogs that eat too much food with too much salt can easily lead to heart disease or other cardiovascular diseases, resulting in insufficient blood flow, which can directly lead to a lack of oxygen and nutrients for tissues and organs. Therefore, all foods with too much salt should be avoided, including snacks and some dog cookies.
The Bichon Frise is a small toy dog, as its recipes are different from those of larger dogs. The recipes are different from those of large dogs, and the method of consumption is also different, so care should be taken when choosing food for them, and they should be fed with dog food that is suitable for small dogs.
