Bichon Frize dogs are small dogs weighing only about 5-10kg, in addition, slightly larger dogs are not uncommon. The head is round and the snout is not pointed. It has a black nose and large black eyes; The curly white fur is thick and sheds little. Around the ears, muzzle, and feet there is a bit of fur in buff, cream or apricot color. But basically this dog is all white.
The lovely Bichon Frize dog is very obedient and likes to be friends with humans. Photo: Farming techniques
Bichon Frize dogs love to be friends with humans and require a lot of attention from their owners. They are very sociable, adorable, affectionate and intelligent. According to Mr. Nguyen Vu (owner of a pet dog shop on Truong Chinh street), when choosing a Bichon Frize dog, pay attention to the dog’s body must be compact and plump. The legs are relatively short but quite proportional to the body, the neck is long and full, the chest is broad, and the tail is curved over the back. When choosing to buy a puppy, you need to monitor the dog for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to observe the puppy’s behavior, personality and physical condition, observe and evaluate whether the Bichon Frize dog is agile. , lively and cheerful, then choose to buy.
Nutrition
The Bichon Frize dog breed has a relatively weak digestive system and stomach. They are also susceptible to obesity if their diet is high in fat. At the age of 1-2 months, you should only feed them porridge cooked with minced lean meat. Divide meals into 3-4 small meals during the day. Puppies can drink 200 ml of milk every day. If feeding them dry food, they need to be soaked for 5 minutes before softening.
From 3-6 months old, you can diversify your Bichon frize’s diet with meat, fish, eggs, shrimp, cornmeal, cereal and fruit. You should not feed bones because it will be dangerous for dogs. From 6 months onwards, you only need to feed them 2-3 meals a day, and should supplement them with food rich in protein and calcium to help them develop their skeletal system best.
Drinking water for dogs needs to be available for them to drink when thirsty, and the water should be changed 3 times a day. Bichon dogs should not drink fresh milk because it can easily cause diarrhea. Do not feed your Bichon dog dry food, bumpy bones, animal organs, too salty food, fatty food, hot spicy food or cold food.
You need to feed your dog on time and enough, do not feed your dog too much in one meal. Dog feeding utensils need to be clean. After your dog finishes eating, you should store and wash their bowl immediately to avoid leaving leftover food in the tray.
How to clean
In order for the Bichon dog to have a beautiful appearance and beautiful, healthy fur, it is necessary to regularly pay attention to the dog’s hair care. Every day you should brush your dog’s fur 2-3 times to remove dead hair and keep the dog’s fur soft and smooth. Especially in the hot season, the dog’s hair needs to be brushed more often and the dog’s hair should be trimmed. Note, you should regularly trim the hair near the dog’s eyes, muzzle, anus area and paw pads to ensure the dog’s safety.
Bathing a Bichon Frize dog only requires bathing once every 1 – 2 weeks. If the weather is hot and dry, you can bathe it once a week. When bathing a Bichon Frize dog, you should use a tap to rinse off dirt on the dog’s body, then apply bath oil and massage the dog, then rinse with water. After bathing, dry the dog’s fur and brush it to remove loose hair remaining on the dog. Avoid letting your dog’s fur get wet because it is susceptible to fungus and skin diseases. Pay attention to regularly checking and cleaning sensitive areas such as ears and eyes, and especially pay attention to oral hygiene for Bichon Frize dogs once a week.
Some common diseases
When raising Bichon frise, you should take them to veterinary stations to be vaccinated, dewormed and have regular medical examinations for them. Bichon frize dogs are often susceptible to diseases related to the ears and eyes such as cataracts, earaches, and fungal skin diseases. Therefore, you need to pay more attention. When you detect unusual signs, you need to take them to the veterinary station immediately for timely treatment. It is necessary to ensure that the dog is kept clean and should not be allowed to exercise too much in a day.
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