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Bichon Frise Breed Profile

   


   

From Nancy Ling, Novi, MI
This is Tobey, a large cotton ball with eyes.
   

   
AKC Group Non-Sporting
Class Non-Sporting
Country of Origin France
First Registered 1972
Colors White, cream or apricot up to 18 months of age.
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Coat Type Long and loosely curling.
Height 9 - 12 inches
Weight 7 - 12 lbs.
Life Span 15 + Years
Litter Size 3 - 5
Health Concerns No known heritable problems. Some problems with knees, block tear ducts, skin ailments, cataracts and epilepsy.
Temperament Friendly, active, gentle-mannered
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From Gloria J. Haynes, Hammond, Indiana
They are fun loving, good with children and very faithful. Some of them do need special care, but on the whole they are precious gems from heaven. I do not recommend that you leave a bichon at home for more than 3 hours at a time.

   

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