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15 Historical Facts About Bichon Frises You Might Not Know

#4 Determining the specific origin of bichons is difficult, since these small dogs were convenient for transportation and distribution throughout the world known at that time.

#5 Four varieties of bichons have survived to this day, which have emerged as independent breeds.

Maltese Bichon Bichon Maltais), Bichon Bolognaise, Bichon Havanais and Bichon Teneriffe, which, when the breed was registered in the FCI, became known as Bichon a Poil Frise, and later simply Bichon Frize.

#6 The name of the largest of the Canary Islands – Tenerife – was used to refer to the current Bichon Frize to emphasize the commercial importance of the dog, in those years “Tenerife” sounded rather exotic.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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