The Bichon Frise has a fine, silky coat of soft corkscrew curls that the Royal Kennel Club lists as non-shedding but needing daily care. The standard calls it a lively, happy little dog. It needs up to 30 minutes of exercise a day and suits flat or apartment living.
| Adult weight, male | 5 to 7 kg |
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| Adult weight, female | 5 to 7 kg |
| Size | Small, under 10 kg |
| Coat | fine, silky, with soft corkscrew curls |
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