Is the Bichon Frise the right breed for you? Learn more about the Bichon Frise including personality, history, grooming, pictures, videos, and the AKC breed standard.

The name of the breed means French lap dog (franzuskaja = French, Bolonka = lap dog, French Bichon). Since the Renaissance, Bolognese lap dogs have enjoyed great popularity and …

Jun 16, 2025 · The bichon frise is a small, affectionate, and playful dog breed that thrives as a companion animal. Bichons are hypoallergenic but require significant grooming and …

Mar 7, 2025 · The charming, friendly, and intelligent Bichon Frise is a soft sweet, and naturally social dog that will get along with the whole family—even other pets.

Is a Bichon Frise your perfect match? Get answers to your Bichon Frise questions on characteristics, temperament, history, and health with our Bichon Frise guide.

Of even temperament, the Bichon is a gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate member of the family. A cheerful attitude is the hallmark of the breed and one should settle for …

The Bichon Frisé[a] or Bichon à Poil Frisé is a Franco-Belgian breed of small toy dog of bichon type. It was recognised by the Société Centrale Canine in 1933 and by the Fédération …

Jun 1, 2024 · Learn about bichon frises, including their characteristics, how to care for them, and health problems to watch for.

Sep 3, 2024 · Quick, clever, and pleasing to the eye, the petite Bichon Tenerife dog became the primary ancestor of today’s Bichon Frise. The breed’s close association with European nobles …

Sep 18, 2025 · Bichon Frise, breed of small dog noted for its fluffy coat and cheerful disposition. For many centuries it was known as the “Bichon” or “Tenerife.” Descended from water …