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Size and lifespan
- Size
- Bichon FriseSmall
- Typical adult height
- Bichon Frise23–28 cm
- Typical adult weight
- Bichon Frise4–7 kg
- Typical lifespan
- Bichon Frisefrom 12 years
Exercise and care
- Exercise
- Bichon FriseLow: usually content with short daily walks
- Energy
- Bichon FriseLively
- Grooming
- Bichon FriseDaily
- Shedding
- Bichon FriseTends to shed little
- Training
- Bichon FriseUsually eager to learn
- Barking
- Bichon FriseCan be vocal
Home life
- Home
- Bichon FriseOften adapts to flats and smaller homes
- Garden
- Bichon FriseA garden is helpful
- Time alone
- Bichon FriseUsually copes only with short periods alone
- Owner experience
- Bichon FriseOften suits first-time owners
Living with others
- Children
- Bichon FriseOften good with children, with supervision
- Other dogs
- Bichon FriseUsually sociable with other dogs
- Cats and small pets
- Bichon FriseOften lives with cats when introduced carefully
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual dog. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the dog you are considering.