The Bichon Frize (alias: Tenerife Dog) is a petite and strong toy dog with a cheerful temperament, a cute expression, a puff-shaped appearance and curious eyes. The Bichon Frize has a cute appearance, a docile, sensitive, and naughty temperament, and its movements are elegant, flexible and cute. Another advantage is that it does not shed much (except for the so-called "embarrassing period" of puppies) and has a small space for movement, so it is loved by everyone.
The Bichon Frize existed in Europe before the 13th century, and was especially favored by the Spanish. In the late 14th century, Spanish sailors often used it as a trading item, and eventually gathered on an island called Tanarife, and eventually became famous; the Bichon Frize has a light overall appearance They are plump, vigorous, with even gait, and are not bulky, incompetent or exaggerated overall;
Body structure
Male Bichon Frize and female Bichon Frize are about 23cm-29cm tall at the shoulder. Adult Bichon Frize weighs less than 5kg. Of course, the specific amount depends on the amount and feeding of the owner. Habits, some Bichons can reach 2-3kg in weight at three months. This can be adjusted appropriately according to the shape of the dog's poop (although it looks cute and plump, but you should also pay attention to your health);
Nose
The nose is prominent and always black
Eyes
Black or dark brown eyes surrounded by black or brown skin
Mouth
Lips are black, delicate but not droopy, with a scissors bite
Ears
Ears are droopy, hidden in long, flowing hair. The position of the ears is slightly higher than the eyes, and in a relatively forward position;
Coat color
The Bichon Frize is famous for its fluffy appearance formed by a double layer of fur. The hair is slender and curly, as soft as silk, and the rich curly hair is divided into upper coat and lower coat. It must be trimmed regularly, and the texture of the coat is most important. The undercoat is soft and thick, and the outer coat is coarse and curly. In addition to white, the coat color also has creamy yellow and almond colors;
Neck, topline, body
The neck is long and proudly raised, smoothly blending into the shoulder blades; the length of the neck from the occipital bone to the withers is approximately 1/3 of the distance from the chest to the buttocks;
The topline is level, straight, muscular and well-arched;
The chest is well developed and wide enough to allow free and unrestrained movement of the forelimbs, with the lowest point of the chest extending at least to the elbow. The ribs are moderately supported and extend back to the short and muscular waist; the chest is very obvious and projects slightly forward than the shoulder joints; the curve of the lower abdomen is moderately lifted;
Characteristics
Cheerful, lively, intelligent, brave, and witty temperament; He is rich in emotions and has strong adaptability; of course, there is also a problem: Little Bear is very clingy (if you are not clingy, it may be a fake, O(∩_∩)O haha~! Just kidding, clinging to people is normal, or generally speaking Most Bichons are clingy)
Beauty and Hygiene
To ensure the best condition of Bichons, it is indispensable for the hard work of the owners, which requires daily care and regular professional maintenance. Of course, this kind of care also includes regular bathing and blowing of Bichons. Dry the hair to make it look white and fluffy;
In addition, Bichon Frize's tear glands are also relatively developed, so timely cleaning of eye secretions is equally important. You can wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in eye drops;
When the weather is humid, especially When there are frequent continuous rainy weather, skin problems are prone to occur, and the owner needs to comb the hair every day (pay attention to combing the inner hair); the hair around the Bichon's mouth is easy to be contaminated with food residues, etc. and turn yellow; therefore, eat less colored snacks (cans, etc.) , drink water from a cup, and wipe its mouth frequently;
The method of combing the hair is to comb once in the direction of the hair, and then comb in the opposite direction; start with the outer layer of hair first, and slowly transition to the inner layer and roots; when combing, remember to press the skin of the combed area; When going to areas with thick and strong hair, pinch the roots of the hair to reduce the dog's discomfort;
How to successfully get through the embarrassing period
Finally, let's talk about the embarrassing period of the Bichon Frize that everyone knows, which is actually the transition stage from a puppy to an adult dog; At this stage, the yellowed fetal hair of the Bichon Frize is gradually replaced by new white hair. I believe that most friends who take their little Bear to a pet store or pet grooming store will be told that it needs to be shaved. If it is not shaved, it will not have such a good-looking appearance in the future, etc. In fact, the editor has reservations about shaving the Bichon Frize to survive the embarrassing period. At least my friends, I don’t let them shave it (it can be trimmed slightly, but not shaved); first of all, shaving the dog will have the risk of damaging the hair follicles. Secondly, after one by one verification by friends around me, the final coat color and shape of the Bichon Frize will be very good as long as the owner is diligent in taking care of it. Generally, the yellow color of the ears and limbs will fade slowly, and the hair on the body will fade faster;
Of course, apart from the first time, you also need to have a certain ability to withstand psychological stress. At least most pet shop owners will suggest or even "force" you to do so. The beholder is in the eye of the beholder. If you can accept the temporary transformation of the little bear into a little sheep, then there is no problem; (If you are cutting at home, pay attention to which kind of special scissors to prevent cuts will be better. Careful friends can also ignore this note)
In short, the Bichon Frize requires the owner to spend some thought and energy to care and love. I wonder if you are prepared?