Meet Teddy
Bichon Frise, 2 years old
My favourite thing about Teddy is...
His fun loving, cheeky personality. He absolutely loves meeting other dogs, big or small, and he gives off such a signal to them that even the most unfriendly pooch is won over in no time! Some owners have said âsorry my dog is not friendlyâ but Teddy reads their signal and weaves his magic and they are playing together in minutes! He is also such a snuggly cuddle monster which is adorable.
The biggest challenge with Teddy is...
He is an escape artist especially trying to get into our neighbours garden to say âhello â to their cat! He also loves to chew anything he shouldnât be, slippers, socks being favourite.
The most surprising thing about owning a Bichon Frise is...
They sometimes love to suddenly hurtle around the house, known as the âBichon Blitzâ.
What I wish Iâd known about Bichon Frises is...
The are one of the most loving and affectionate breeds, sometimes called âcling onsâ because they love to be with you constantly.
Did you know?
The origin of the name Bichon Frise is up for debate. Some argue it comes from the Old French term for female dog âbicheâ while others say that itâs a shortening of âbarbichonâ, which means small poodle, and derives from âbarbicheâ, meaning shaggy dog. Later on, the French coined the term âbichon Ă poil frisĂ©â which was shortened and simplified by the English to become Bichon Frise.
