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Bichon Frise

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Bichon Frise
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Alternative names
Bichon à poil fries
Country of origin
Belgium / France
Classification
FCI: Group 9 Section 1
AKC: Non-sporting
ANKC: Group 1 (Toys)
CKC: Group 6 - Non-Sporting Dogs
KC(UK): Toy
NZKC: Toy
Breed standards (external links)
FCI, AKC, ANKC, KC(UK), NZKC


A Bichon Frise is a small dog that is the size of a large cat.  They are popular pets.  They have a lot of energy and enjoy licking people, climbing on furniture, and chewing on things.  They can be seriously, almost worshipfully devoted to their masters.  

Care must be taken to keep the face of a Bichon Frise clean and trimmed, as eye discharge and mucus tend to accumulate in the fur that grows in front of their eyes, which can lead to serious problems.

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