Bichon Frise Appearance

The Bichon Frise is a small, sturdy little dog with long hair that curls loosely. The coat of the Bichon Frise is white, and can have markings of cream, apricot, or buff. Some of the show dogs are said to resemble powder puffs.

The Bichon Frise has an alert and keen expression, and beautiful drooping white ears, though you don’t see them that often if they are incorporated into the powder puff.

The weight of the Bichon Frise is around 12-18 pounds, and the height is around 9-12 inches. His black nose and dark eyes stand out in stark contrast to his gleaming white coat, giving him a striking and attractive appearance. He is a sturdy, perky little companion animal full of pride and attitude.

Bichon Frise Grooming

Although the Bichon Frise does not tend to shed much, he is pretty high maintenance when it comes to grooming. You will need to brush the coat of these dogs on a daily basis in order to keep them looking good, or else they will mat, especially around the ears.  Every couple of weeks or so some clipping and trimming is recommended in order to reduce the time required to groom the Bichon Frise’s whole body. You should also ensure that you check the ears regularly to reduce the chance of infection, and that you trim the hair around the bottom for hygiene reasons.

They tend to get brown patches where they have been licking, and also get brown around the eyes. You can partly avoid that by wiping their eyes all the time, and making sure they always have plenty of fresh water to drink.
You should bathe them no more than once a month to help avoid drying out the coat and fur, using a gentle shampoo, and one especially for white dogs will work great.  Use a cream rinse to stop tangling.

You CAN take them to a groomer for a professional job, especially if you intend to show him, but otherwise, save a lot of money and bond with your pet by learning how to groom him yourself.  They really love the attention.