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Bichon Frise

Non-Sporting Group · Hypoallergenic

Bichon Frise dog, photographed by Heike Andres
Heike Andres · CC BY-SA 3.0 de · source

The Bichon Frise is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group. It comes from France, Franco-Belgian, Mediterranean origin. Adults weigh 5–8 kg. It stands 23–30 cm tall. It typically lives 14–16 years. It is considered hypoallergenic.

The Bichon Frise is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in France as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.

Group
Non-Sporting Group
Origin
France, Franco-Belgian, Mediterranean origin
Coat
medium curly · White, White and Apricot, White and Buff, and White and Cream
Also known as
Bichon à Poil Frisé and Bichon Tenerife
Recognized by
AKC, FCI, UKC
Hypoallergenic
Yes
Id
5ba3c057-7190-42b4-a9dc-209b9b7130ee

Traits

Every rating runs from 1 to 5 against dogs in general, so a 3 is an average dog rather than an average Bichon Frise. They are researched estimates, not measurements.

Researched from akc.org images.akc.org fci.be jelenadogshows.com westminsterkennelclub.org

Bichon Frise FAQ

How long does a Bichon Frise live?
The Bichon Frise has a life span of 14–16 years.
How big does a Bichon Frise get?
Adults weigh 5–8 kg. Height ranges from 23–30 cm.
Is the Bichon Frise hypoallergenic?
Yes, the Bichon Frise is considered hypoallergenic.
What group is the Bichon Frise in?
The Bichon Frise is in the AKC's Non-Sporting Group.

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Everything above came from https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/5ba3c057-7190-42b4-a9dc-209b9b7130ee. No key, no sign up. See it in the reference.

Request 
curl -s "https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/5ba3c057-7190-42b4-a9dc-209b9b7130ee"
Response 
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    "id": "5ba3c057-7190-42b4-a9dc-209b9b7130ee",
    "type": "breed",
    "attributes": {
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      "description": "The Bichon Frise is a small and playful breed of dog that was originally bred in France as a companion dog. They are intelligent, affectionate, and loyal, and make excellent family pets.",
      "life": {
        "max": 16,
        "min": 14
      },
      "male_weight": {
        "max": 8,
        "min": 5
      },
      "female_weight": {
        "max": 8,
        "min": 5
      },
      "hypoallergenic": true,
      "male_height": {
        "max": 30,
        "min": 25
      },
      "female_height": {
        "max": 29,
        "min": 23
      },
      "origin": {
        "region": "Franco-Belgian, Mediterranean origin",
        "country": "France"
      },
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        "colors": [
          "White",
          "White and Apricot",
          "White and Buff",
          "White and Cream"
        ],
        "length": "medium"
      },
      "traits": {
        "energy": 4,
        "barking": 3,
        "drooling": 1,
        "grooming": 5,
        "shedding": 1,
        "temperament": [
          "Cheerful",
          "Affectionate",
          "Playful",
          "Sensitive",
          "Gentle-mannered",
          "Curious"
        ],
        "trainability": 4,
        "good_with_dogs": 5,
        "exercise_minutes": 30,
        "apartment_friendly": 4,
        "good_with_children": 5,
        "good_with_strangers": 5
      },
      "other_names": [
        "Bichon à Poil Frisé",
        "Bichon Tenerife"
      ],
      "recognized_by": [
        "AKC",
        "FCI",
        "UKC"
      ],
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          "title": "Is the Bichon Frise the Right Breed for Your Lifestyle?"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://images.akc.org/pdf/breeds/standards/BichonFrise.pdf",
          "title": "Official Standard of the Bichon Frise General Appearance"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Bichon Frise FCI Standard"
        },
        {
          "url": "https://jelenadogshows.com/eng/topical/bichon-frise-standard/",
          "title": "Bichon Frise-STANDARD – Jelena Dogshows"
        },
        {
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          "title": "Bichon Frise weight/traits ratings"
        }
      ],
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    "relationships": {
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  }
}

The picture itself also has an endpoint: https://dogapi.dog/api/v2/breeds/5ba3c057-7190-42b4-a9dc-209b9b7130ee/image, which redirects straight to the file. See it in the reference.