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Bichon Frise
Cheerful, affectionate, sensitive, playful
Popularity
747
Cheerful lapdog with a powder-puff coat; thrives on companionship and play.
Lifespan
14–15 years
Coat
soft dense undercoat with coarser curly outercoat; powder-puff coat
Colors
white (sometimes cream or apricot shading)
Male height
9.5–11.5 in
Female height
9.5–11.5 in
Male weight
12–18 lb
Female weight
12–18 lb
Review status
reviewed
Primary source
Temperament & training
Energy
3
Trainability
4
Playfulness
4
Protectiveness
2
Prey drive
1
Barking
3
Household fit
Kid friendly
5
Apartment friendly
5
Novice owner friendly
4
Good with other dogs
4
Good with strangers
4
Care & environment
Shedding
1
Grooming
5
Drooling
1
Coat length
3
Exercise needs
3
Heat tolerance
3
Cold tolerance
3
