Bichon Frise Grooming

Bichon Frise grooming is actually very complicated, especially for conformation shows. Even pet animals that never participate in competitions should be brushed daily and bathed regularly to prevent the coat from getting tangled and matted. A puffy and fluffy coat is impossible without frequent grooming. It’s very time-consuming and requires some skills to groom a Bichon Frise dog.

Since Bichon Frise grooming is performed very often, the dog should be accustomed to it from a young age. Grooming should be pleasurable for a puppy and an adult dog. Grooming should never be stressful for a dog. To keep the coat in a good condition and in correspondence with the breed standard, Bichon Frise dogs should be professionally groomed at least twice a year. For conformation shows, purebred Bichon Frise dogs require a professional full-volume cut, which is very expensive and time-taking. Prior to going to the groomer, the owner has to brush the dog thoroughly, bathe it, and dry the coat. Those who don’t plan to show their dogs, keep them in a “puppy cut,” which is short and easy to maintain.

Bichon Frise grooming is impossible without special tools and equipment. Bichon Frise owners need several brushes, scissors, special shampoo, and a hair drier designed for dogs, which is cooler and blows air with more force compared to the human hair drier. Nail of he Bichon Frise grow fast and require frequent clipping. Their ears need cleaning; their teeth need brushing. Excess hair from ears, between the pads, and over the eyes should be carefully removed. Many Bichon Frise dogs are prone to tear staining, which should be removed daily.

Besides grooming, Bichon Frise dogs need regular vet checks and vaccination. Since the breed is prone to a number of health disorders, it’s better to detect a possible disorder at the early stage and start treating it immediately. Unfortunately, many owners of these wonderful dogs are not ready for a responsibility of grooming and curing their Bichon Frise dogs. Difficulties with the Bichon Frise grooming and a great time commitment are the main problems that make their owners surrender purebred dogs to rescues.