Buyer question
Is a Bichon Frise good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Bichon Frise 5 out of 5 for beginners (easygoing and friendly).
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.
- Temperament
- Cheerful, gentle, social
- Best fit
- Families, apartments, seniors
- Trainability
- 4 out of 5 (Eager, slow to potty train)
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Walks and play daily)
- Grooming load
- 5 out of 5 (Clip every 4–6 wks)
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.