Proper Grooming For a Bichon Frise



Posted: Monday, June 29, 2009

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The non-shedding Bichon Frises have an abundance of fur, requiring regular clipping and grooming. To look their best, daily grooming is recommended for the curly haired lapdogs.

Choosing a groomer for your treasured Bichon Frise can be a daunting task. Although the owner can do the coat maintenance, it is often easier for the dog to go to a trained groomer. Many grooming salons keep photograph albums of their doggy clients showing the different clips and coat styles for the Bichon Frise.

An important consideration in choosing the cut and coat style of your Bichon Frise is the amount of time that you are willing to spend each day grooming your pet. Look at the many coat styles of the Bichon Frise and discuss the ones you prefer with the potential groomer. If you are willing to spend only a minimum time grooming your pet each day or lead a hectic life, then a short cut like the Lamb Cut would be a good choice. Longer, fancier cuts could require two or three hours of grooming each day, making them ideal for those pet owners who find the grooming process relaxing. Any groomer should be happy to discuss the requirements of the coat style that you choose for your Bichon Frise. If not, perhaps you should research another grooming shop.

The shaved down look is cute and easy to maintain - perfect for those owners that lead hectic lives. This cut is often referred to as the Lamb Cut. Because the only areas of the body that are left long is the head and the tail, the cut requires very little maintenance. Since the rest of the fur is cut short, but not so short that the dog's skin can be seen, there is a very small chance of matting on their legs or body. Another version of the Lamb Cut leaves the fur on the legs and body slight longer, and is often referred to as the Teddy Bear, Panda, or Puppy Cut.

The Bichon Frise often looks like a walking powder puff. To get this unique look, the groomer trims the coat of the dog to show the body's natural outline. The cut is rounded in all directions of the body, making sure not to have squared off areas where the fur is too short, as this can create an overly trimmed appearance. The tail, ears, head, moustache, and beard hair is left longer. The head hear is trimmed to create a rounded effect, while the groomer will often finish the face by trimming the top line of the head to have a level look.

Different grooming facilities have different practices. Therefore, it is important to take your Bichon Frise with you when researching the facilities that you are considering to see how they interact with potential doggy customers. Ask several questions of the facility, including these:
- Do they require vaccinations?
- Are the animals always supervised?
- Request recommendations?
Talk to the groomer to make sure that he or she is willing to work with you to find the perfect cut for your Bichon Frise. Take a tour of the facilities to make sure the area is clean and neat.

After visiting several facilities and taking recommendations from family and friends, you should find a reputable person to groom your treasured Bichon Frise.

This article was written by John Jackson and has been contributed by http://www.greatdogsite.com. For more information on the Bichon Frise, please visit our page http://www.greatdogsite.com/breeds/details/Bichon_Frise/.
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