The cuddly Bichon Frise is believed to have originated in Tenerife, one of the Canary Islands off the west coast of Africa. Its ancestors were brought to Europe over 400 years ago, and became especially popular among members of the Spanish and French aristocracy.

King Henry III of France fell in love with the plucky canine and carried his Bichon everywhere he went. One particular rumor has the King carting the much beloved pet in a small basket secured around his neck and colorful ribbons. The Queen must have loved that. This could be where Paris Hilton got the idea. Napoleon III also reportedly had a soft spot for the Bichon Frise. Although it is doubtful he hauled one around in anything strapped to his body. And depending which genes he inherited from his infamous father, the pet may have been half his size anyway.Support for the breed declined during the nineteenth century, however, and it became associated with organ-grinders, who relied on its attractive appearance to induce generous support from onlookers.In the circus ring, its intelligence endeared it to another audience, but it was to be the First World War that began the welcome rise in popularity of these dogs. Soldiers returning home with the Bichons meant that attention became focused on the breed in Britain. A standard was first established in France in 1933, and the breed was exported to the United States by a Monsieur Picault and his wife in 1956.

The coat colour of the Bichon Frise is pure white, with the hairs being naturally curly. Unfortunately, to retain the immaculate appearance of these little dogs, a considerable amount of time must be devoted to grroming. Its white coat can become muddy on even a short walk. In such cases, it is best to let the mud dry and then brush it out of the coat, rather than washing the legs frequently. It is usual for puppies to have a less elaborate coat than older dogs. The Bichon Frise should prove a relatively easy breed to train and makes a good companion.For a look at one of our bred puppies follow this link, for the adventures of Lolly.http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=310052712382/p>

The Bichon Frise suffers a variety of health problems and all potential owners should be aware that there is an emerging cataract problem now  in existence within the UK, as such ALL of our dogs are tested yearly whether breeding or not.

We have listed all diseases that this and other dogs are known to have on our health and Information site-www.eurobichons.com

We occasionally have puppies, to be considered for one you MUST register at our health site

www.eurobichons.com

You will be bound by our sales contract (English Law) and if you cannot keep the dog at anytime they MUST BE RETURNED to us at your cost.

You must test your dog yearly for any eye conditions.

We NEVER sell to known breeders, pet shops, pet agents, distributors and we will vet all applications.

For a really informative Bichon look  through the ages log into:

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