Bichon Frise (Curly Coated Bichon Frise)

The Curly Coated Beagle has a graceful, agile gait and a lively personality. Its dark eyes are extremely expressive. The tail curls gracefully over the back.

Sensitive and lively, this wonderful small companion dog is covered in a pure white coat that is thin, soft and spirally curled, much like that of a Mongolian sheep.

• Male body length: 27-30 centimeters
• Female body length: 25~28 cm.
• Male weight: 4 kg
• Female weight: 3 kg
• Lifespan: 15 years and more

Like a cluster of snowflakes, I can amuse people like a circus clown and behave and obey on outings. Even better, I don’t shed too much.

genesis

The curly-coated beagle dog appeared in human life at a very early stage. It was already mentioned in Italy during the Renaissance.

The Curly-Coated Bichon Frise made its way to France under François I, and thanks to the favor of Henri III, the Curly-Coated Bichon Frise became very popular. The Spanish painter Francisco Gova included the Curly-Coated Bichon Frise in several of his paintings, and the breed gained a high level of popularity.

Personality and training style

This fun little companion dog always exudes joy and energy. They are lively and active and attract attention through their goofy antics.

The Curly-Coated Beagle is sensitive, gentle and full of personality. It will gamble if something upsets it.

The Curly-Coated Bichon Frise is smart enough to quickly understand what you want him to do, and he’s playful enough that fun and educational training often works well.

health status

This small dog has a robust body. It generally has a small appetite. If your Bichon Frise has a tendency to gain weight, reduce the amount of food you feed it slightly and allow it to move around as much as possible.

Please clean your Curly-Coated Bichon Frise’s ears regularly to prevent inflammation. If he has tears in his eyes, please carefully wipe the area around his eyes with gauze and solvent, otherwise the brown tear tracks will stain the surrounding fur. Also, don’t forget to clean the hair on the muzzle.

Curly-coated Beagles are prone to joint disorders, such as dislocated patellas, that require special attention from their owners.

Breeding

France and Belgium breed in significant numbers. The Curly-Coated Bichon Frise gives birth to an average of 4 puppies per litter.

Practical information

The Curly Coated Beagle is friendly with both children and the elderly. It hates being alone and loves to spend time with the whole family. It also gets along well with other non-similar companions, such as cats. The Curly-Coated Beagle is very energetic and needs long walks and free running every day. This “athlete” tends to do well in obstacle courses. He is very intelligent and will go anywhere with you. He rarely sheds. If you want to take care of its long coat, combing it twice a week is sufficient. A bath once a month is enough.