Bichon frise dogs are an excellent option for people with a allergies. As can be seen from the bichon frise picture, these are small dogs. They are very companionable, as they love to be around people. This may be a consideration if you don't have a lot of time to spend with your dog, however.

The bichon frise breed are good family dogs. The only caveat here is that they can be hurt easily, so young children at least need to be of an age where they understand how to handle dogs without hurting them. The bichon frise dog will cope with rough treatment however. And being very sociable, they love to be around other dogs and pets. So if you have a multi-pet household, they will fit in well.

As the bichon frise picture shows, bichon frise dogs are quite fluffy, with thick, white coats and alert, cheerful eyes. They grow from nine to eleven inches tall, and adult bichon weigh from seven to thirteen pounds. Perhaps unsuprisingly, the American Kennel Club classify them as Non-Sporting dogs. Because of their coats they do require regular grooming. It will need to be brushed regularly, as well as cut and shaped once a month. If you are unable to do this yourself, it can become expensive, and should be factored into the decision to buy a bichon or not.

The Bichon Frise breed is very healthy, though small dogs as a general rule have a tendency to dental problems. But there are special oral care biscuits you can buy for dogs and cats these days which help prevent dental problems. There are also kits you can buy to brush your dog's teeth regularly, though if you want to do this it is probably best to start as a puppy so they grow used to the idea.

Bichon frise dogs are well suited to apartments and townhouses, and so are great options for city dwellers where space is limited. But they will still need to be taken for a walk if they don't have access to a backyard where they can run around.