The curly-haired Bichon Frize, also known as: Bichon Frize, originated before the 13th century in Europe. In the early Spaniards, this dog was particularly favored. In the late fourteenth century, Spanish sailors often used it as a trading item during their voyages. With the trade, the poodle arrived in Italy and soon became an Italian pet and one of the most popular pets among European aristocrats. In 1500, when France invaded Italy, the French were fascinated by the cute white fur of the Bichon Frize and took it back to France as a trophy.

1. Curly Bichon Frize-Introduction

The poodle originated in the Mediterranean region. Some experts boldly speculate that this dog may be a descendant of Babbitt and the Water Spaniel. This dog is divided into 4 categories: Maltese Bichon Frize, Bolognese Bichon Frize, Bichon Hawala, and Bichon Frise Tenerife. The poodle multiplied in the early days of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, and then moved from one continent to another with Spanish sailors. Eventually it spread all over the world and became the darling of the world.

2. Curly Bichon Frize - Morphological Characteristics

(1) Overall characteristics

The curly-haired Bichon Frize is short in stature but lively in nature. It is a small to medium-sized dog. The most distinctive thing is his curly hair, which is particularly attractive. From a distance, at first glance, he looks like a plush toy, which is extremely cute. The ideal height of the poodle is less than 30cm for both male and female dogs; the ideal weight for both male and female dogs is no more than 5kg. This dog is a non-sporting dog with naturally short limbs and is not suitable for running. It is suitable to be kept as a pet dog, companion dog, and ornamental dog.

(2)Appearance characteristics

The curly-haired Bichon Frize has a very cute appearance and is particularly thin and popular among people. The head is of medium size and well proportioned to the body. The nose is small and black; the eyes are large, black and extremely lively; the ears are relatively large and droop naturally. The body is of moderate length, with perfect proportions. The waist is muscular, broad and slightly arched. The limbs are short and straight, the feet are small, round and compact, with cat-shaped toes. When walking, he is very flexible and confident.

(3) Coat characteristics

The curly-haired Bichon Frize has rich, dense, soft, spiral, curly hair with a length of 7-10cm; there is no down on the whole body. The coat color is pure white, but sometimes has brown or gray markings. The entire body is covered with hair, just like a plush toy. The owner can trim the length and style of the coat according to his or her preference.

(4)Characteristics

The Curly-haired Bichon Frize is cheerful, lively, intelligent, brave, alert, affectionate and has strong adaptability. Ability to quickly make friends in new environments. It is loyal to its owner, but also has a strong personality.

3. Curly Bichon Frize-Training Method

(1) Standing training

If the poodle has learned to "sit down""Down" training, as soon as you let it stop, it will sit down. At this time, the owner reaches out to it and commands "stand up" while grabbing its feet. If necessary, slightly lift its feet to make it heel. Land on the ground and continue to repeat the command "Stand". When it maintains this position (let it hold for a few seconds), repeat this training until it can master each command.

(2) Pretending to be dead training

Nowadays, if your own pet dog can't even pretend to be dead, it's too out of the ordinary. So how should the owner train it? First of all, the dog will be very interested in these useful techniques. If it has learned to "lie down", then it should Quickly teach it the skill of "playing dead". First give the command "Lie down" and then say: "Go to sleep." At the same time, roll the dog to one side, with its head upright. Keep this posture for a while, and then gently stroke it to stabilize it. (This training can only be achieved through patient and repeated training).

(3)Handshake training

Training a dog to shake hands is actually very simple. At first, the owner shouted "reach out" and then picked up the dog's right front foot with his right hand. While saying "Okay", use your left hand to touch the dog's chest. If it's done well, you can reward it with some food, which will make it learn faster. If your dog scratches you with his front feet, hold his front feet and say, "Shake hands." While training, repeat the "handshake" command until it does it again. When it has learned to shake hands correctly, teach it to shake hands with its left foot, giving a different command, such as: "Other hand."

(4) Turning training

Curly Bichon Frize dogs have poor turning ability, so owners must train them to turn. For example: before turning left, the owner says to the dog: "Follow" and tightens the leash to keep the dog following the owner's pace. If your dog is not walking at the same pace as you, you can touch it with your knee and pull it sharply to remind it what to do. The same goes for right turns.

4. Curly Bichon Frize - Feeding Method

(1) Living environment

The Curly-haired Bichon Frize has very high requirements for the living environment and often needs someone to accompany it. If you don’t have enough time, it is not suitable to raise a Bichon Frize. The dog's nest should not be too small, but it should not be too big either. If it is too small, the Bichon Frize will be uncomfortable, and if it is too big, he will feel lonely. It is best to make a kennel three times the size of your dog, which is a more suitable size. In daily life, the owner should ensure that the kennel is clean, not damp, and well ventilated.wind.

(2) Food feeding

It is not enough to feed the curly-haired Bichon Frize just dog food, as the nutrition will not keep up. The best way is to add 150-180g of meat to each dog food, add an equal amount of dry vegetarian ingredients or biscuits, mix with an appropriate amount of water and then feed. Remember to cook and chop the meat and dry vegetables before mixing. (The food provided for dogs must be fresh, expired, spoiled, or rotten food must not be given to dogs).

(3)Coat care

The beauty of the Curly Bichon Frize is mainly reflected in the white coat, so the coat must be kept clean, neat, and soft. The owner should frequently and carefully comb and trim its coat to promote metabolism, prevent knotting, and reduce hair loss. Bath your dog at least 1-2 times a month to ensure its coat is clean and soft.

(4) Disease prevention

The breeding of various diseases is most likely to occur during the change of seasons, and owners should also take preventive measures in advance. For example: take your dog for vaccination once a year, and pay attention to the dog's food hygiene, cleanliness, and living environment hygiene in daily life. When the weather is nice, I often take my dog ​​out for a walk.

5. How much does a poodle frize cost?

The reason why the curly-haired Bichon Frize is extremely popular with the public is that it is "good-looking and cheap". This dog is very beautiful as a pet dog, companion dog, or ornamental dog. The price of curly-haired Bichon Frize is generally around 800-1800. The price of vaccinated dogs will be slightly more expensive, 100-200 yuan. Curly Bichons aged 1-2 years are the most popular.

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