Bichon Frise Health Problems and Life Expectancy The Bichon Frise has a life expectancy of around 14 years, but some have been known to live as long as 20. Ours lived to 17 1/2 and we eventually had to out […]
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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 […]
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Temperament The Bichon Frise is a breed that is sweet-tempered, merry, and eager, always wanting to please his owners and family. These dogs are very engaging and entertaining and make for great companions. They have a very gentle nature and […]
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Grooming The eyes need regular cleaning. Often the ears will as well. Many cockers can be allergic so it is good to clean these areas every day when the pet is young to avoid issues and them being head shy […]
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Health Problems Some major concern in American Cocker Spaniels are: cataracts, glaucoma and patellar luxation. Some minor concerns are hip dysplasia, ectropion, entropion, PRA, allergies, seborrhea, lip fold pyoderma, otitis externa, liver disease, urolithiasis, prolapse of nictitans gland, CHF, phosphofructokinase […]
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Temperament Bold and keen to work, the American Cocker Spaniel is equally suited to life as a gundog or as a household pet. Cheerful, sweet, and sensitive, the Cocker Spaniel is respectful of its master’s authority without much challenge. Merry […]
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Description This is a beautiful spaniel with very long hanging ears, a rounded head, and a profuse, silky, feathered, medium-length coat. The head is chiseled with an abrupt stop. The muzzle is wide, deep and broad with a square jaw. […]
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