Buyer question
How long does a Bichon Frise live?
Our Animal Library gives the Bichon Frise a lifespan of 14–15 years.
Source: the Bichon Frise page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Bichon Frise in the Animal Library
The detail
A cheerful Mediterranean lapdog once popular in European courts and circuses, the Bichon Frise is small, playful and friendly with everyone. It sheds very little but needs frequent grooming, and it prefers company to time alone.
- Best fit
- Families, apartments, seniors
- Temperament
- Cheerful, gentle, social
What to weigh
Bichons need brushing several times a week and regular professional grooming, and house-training can take longer than average. They dislike long periods alone and may bark or fret.