World Famous Dog NO: 55: Cute and Adorable 'Curly Bichon Frise' - Just Looking at It Makes You Want to Own One!
Nickname: Tenerife Dog
Height: 23-30cm
Origin: Spain
Category: Companion Dog/Fleece Dog
Body Type: Small
Weight: 3-6 kg
Lifespan: 12-14 years
Reference Price: 1000-5000 yuan
Personality Characteristics: The curly bichon frise dog is lively and active with a rich emotional temperament. It has strong adaptability. It is loyal to its owner, docile and rule-abiding. A cheerful attitude is the most prominent characteristic of this breed, bringing endless fun to its owner.
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Breed History
The curly bichon frise originated in the Tenerife region of Spain, originally known as the Barbizon dog, and later shortened to Bichon dog. This dog originated and flourished in the Canaries Islands. In the 13th century, Italian sailors discovered this small dog and brought it to the European mainland, and from then on, the curly bichon frise became the pet of the aristocracy. In 1515, the Bichon dog was introduced to France by King Francis I. During this period, the Bichon dog was at its peak.
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In several of the famous Spanish painter Gua Ya's masterpieces, the Bichon dog can be seen. The Bichon dog declined in the late 18th century and lived a life of poverty and hardship, wandering the streets with traveling performers. However, in the late 20th century, the Bichon dog began to flourish and became popular worldwide.
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Coat Features
The curly bichon frise has soft and thick undercoat, and a hard and curly outer coat. The combination of the two types of hair creates a soft and firm feeling when touched. The feeling of pressing it is like long plush or velvet, with elasticity. The color of the curly bichon frise is white, and there are light yellow, cheese color or apricot color shadows around its ears or body.
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Grooming Style
The rounded head of the curly bichon frise is not naturally grown, but trimmed. When grooming, it is necessary to highlight the natural curve of the body, and cannot be trimmed too short or excessively, or display a square appearance. The back line should be trimmed in a horizontal direction, and the hair must retain enough length to ensure the unique image of this breed.
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Suitable Audience
The curly bichon frise is a docile and cute dog, a great family pet, but it has high requirements for the living environment and needs to be accompanied frequently. Grooming the Bichon dog is also very time-consuming, such as combing the curly hair daily, regularly professional grooming, so it is not suitable for busy office workers and students to raise.
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