introduces temperament of the Bichon Frise.

Overview

Over the long time of the Middle Ages as a descendant of the Water Spaniel or Barber Dog, Bichon dog type, was known in the area around the Mediterranean. Hail-fellow-well-met this dog had been appreciated by nature attractive since then. There was also that sailors are, took a voyage the Bichon Frise, it was the subject of trade. It is said that travelers in Italy, found in the Canary island of Tenerife archipelago this dog in the 14th century, and was brought back to Europe. The downsizing in France when it comes to the 16th century, among the ladies of France and Italy both countries prevalent as "dog embrace white" and have become an expensive pet. It has appeared in the works of several points of the masters of Spain Goya painting.

Characteristics

Small dogs similar to the poodle. Length is a little long compared to the withers. Eye large, eye color of black or brown. Nose of black protruding round. Rich double coat of silky. Guard hair is about more than 5cm. If you are growing this one is one away, and curled. Undercoat is soft and short. There is a coat that was hanging smoothly into the tail and ears.

Temperament

Bright loving playful. And obedient to the family, pets and other children also befriend. Good manners, it's a great companion dog.

Color

Coat color is one color white. Or you are Kumiawasa~tsu cream, apricot, and so gray. Coat of black and clear marking is not desirable at the show.

How to Care & How to Train

In order to keep the coat elegant fluffy, make a meal of grooming. Need daily brushing. Also, if you want to participate in the show, use the powder puff.

Exercise

Exercise may be the extent to play freely in large rooms.

Disease to be careful

Genuine epilepsy disease, skin disease, heart disease, B hemophilia, trembling dog disease, atlantoaxial subluxation, corneal degeneration, cataracts, urinary tract stone disease, patellar luxation, tooth loss, cataracts, skin disease, otitis externa

Disease that can be seen occasionally

None

Inspection want to

Joint inspection, ophthalmic examination, skin test