Bichon Frise
History
Breed dog’s bichon frise - it's small, snow-white lumps,
which are more like plush toys. If you add a pink ribbon to the look, it will
be impossible to distinguish them. As is often the case, scientists cannot say
exactly how and where these dogs came from, however, there is a widespread
belief among dog breeders that bichon frise originated from a barbion, also
called barbet.
Barbet had larger sizes, and it is still unclear how he lost
more than half his weight, diminished, and most importantly, with whom they
interbred these dogs to get modern bichons. The first written references to the
bichon frise dog breed began in the 14th century when French shipping
magazines mentioned small white dogs living on the island of Tenerife and that
many French sailors took them home.
On the opposite hand, there's another opinion,
that claims that in Europe these dogs within the ordinal century brought not the
French, and therefore the Italians. As for the way the dogs appeared on the island,
opinions conjointly disagree - some claim that they were delivered to the
islands by traders from a European nation, following the Phoenician trade route,
whereas others insist that the breed was bred and delivered to the island by
the Spaniards, and therefore the Italians, severally, brought them to the
continent.
The French, in turn, after the invasion of Italy in the 16th
century, took some of the dogs home. In fact, whichever version is not correct,
now this breed is one of the most popular in Europe and America, very
recognizable, and has many fans, including in the CIS countries.
About the same was the case in the Middle Ages - after the
dogs got to Europe, they gained huge popularity among aristocrats and royal
families.
Sometimes, the love of royals reached the absurd. Thus, the
English King Henry III so adored his dog's bichon frise, that everywhere carried
them with him in a special basket, and even sometimes hung this basket around
his neck.
At the end of the 19th, and early 20th centuries, the interest
among the nobility in this breed faded, they began to be treated as ordinary dogs, also, they began to be used in street performances by various
theaters, circuses, stray charmers, etc.
Characteristics of the breed
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Breed information
country | France |
lifetime | 15-19 years old |
height | Males: 23-30 |
weight | Males: 3-5 |
Longwool | long-haired |
Color | White |
price | 450 - 1000 $ |
Description
Bichon Frise - these are small dogs, at first glance at
which you immediately understand what is decorative breed. They have a
fragile body, paws slightly shorter than the average, which, nevertheless, are
proportional to the body, the rounded muzzle of the eye is black, the neck is
thin, medium length and the ears are not cupped, they hang on the sides of the
head. The tail is raised upwards and usually rests on the back. The wool is
curly, white in color, and evenly covers the whole body.
Personality
Bichon friezes are very active, have a large supply of
energy, love walks, and various entertainment. It is important for them to
communicate with people, especially with their owners and family members. Due
to the fact that they have a very nice appearance, the owners sometimes show
excessive care, which, subsequently, negatively affects the character of the
animal.
There is a great danger to making your pet pampered and
capricious, and this, believe me, does not carry anything good neither for the
dog nor for you, as it spoils the character and complicates your life. For the
breed bichon frise is very important attention, they like to be in the center
of events, to feel the love of others.
Although these dogs have a particular degree of
internal independence, they are doing not prefer to be alone, preferring the
corporate of friendly pets or admired ones. Moreover, a dog will organize a
large number of receptions if the complete day is going to be alone. particularly
once it's spoiled.
Children are treated perfectly, see them as a partner for
games and entertainment, however, because the bichon frise has a very fragile
physique, children need to be told about the correct treatment of the animal.
Especially when it comes to puppies.
To other pets and Cats, in particular, bichon treats
well, by the way, if you are often not at home, and the animal should be alone,
it is better to have him a friend - another Dog or Cat. Despite
its small size, the bichon frise has a sufficiently developed intellect, remembers
teams well, and learns quickly. Needs early socialization, like most dogs.
Teaching
This breed is perfectly amenable to training - here the main
thing is to use the right approach. They remember teams well, but the main
thing to pay attention to is the development of obedience and behavior correction.
If desired, the breed bichon frise can be trained in a variety of commands, and
even some tricks at home.
Despite the developed intelligence, sometimes it is
difficult for them to concentrate on the process of training and training for a
long time, so do not forget to take breaks for games, and generally serve
training in a playful way. It is extremely important to encourage the dog to
perform the tasks correctly.
To anchor, the material, repeat it in everyday life, and
complicate tasks by introducing distractions in the form of smells, sounds, and
other people. usually, decorative breeds learn from basic teams, but
in the case of Bichon Frise, you can go further.
Care
Breed dogs bichon Frise needs proper care, which for the most
part consists of combing and haircut (grooming). Moreover, the dogs are usually
cut in special hairdressers, although some owners learn this themselves. In
addition, always keep your pet's ears and eyes clean and cut your claws about
once a week. You need to bathe the dog 2-3 times a week.
Common diseases
The breed has a tendency to certain health problems,
including:
- stones and bladder infections;
- Allergy
- bichons are also known for their sensitivity to fleas;
- knee sprain;
- dislocated hamstring;
- sensitivity to vaccination - symptoms usually include hives, swelling of the muzzle, soreness, and lethargy. In rare cases, a vaccine-sensitive dog may experience complications up to death;
- hip dysplasia;
- as the dog ages, arthritis may develop (associated with hip dysplasia);
- juvenile cataract.
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