A Bichon Frise is considered to be one of the great "personality dogs."  It's charm, beauty, and intelligence make it a very attractive and popular companion.

Bichons are typically around a foot tall at the shoulder and sport a plushy, white, hypoallergenic coat that looks very sharp with the dark pigment of their eyes, nose, and lips.

Bichons enjoy other doggy companions and do very well with children.  They know no stranger and think of all people as best friends.  They are very quick with their training and love to please their owners.

The Bichon is considered hypoallergenic as it sheds very little since it has hair instead of fur.  Due to this, they need to be brushed daily or every other day in order to keep mats from forming in their hair.  Most owners have them groomed every 4-6 weeks.  They also need their nails clipped at least once a month.

Bichons are ideal for those in the city as they can get much of their exercise just around the house.  They love to relax and be calm, but they will have their bursts of activity when they will just enjoy a romp through the house or around the yard.  A companion dog can be a great exercise encourager.

Bichons can run quite quickly, so a fenced-in backyard would be a great idea.