The Bichon Frise Puppy Cut: Short And Sweet And To The Point
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The fluffy white appearance of the Bichon Frise often gets them mistaken for a Maltese Terrier. But these sweet little dogs are much more mild tempered than the Maltese, and are preferred amongst families with children. Many Bichon Frise owners also choose to show their dogs in competitions and dog shows. These shows have relatively strict requirements about the way each Bichon Frise is groomed, and almost always require that they be full, or show, cut.
However, if you're not looking to enter your dog into any of these competitions, you may prefer to give your dog a Bichon Frise puppy cut, as it is much shorter and easier to maintain. The coat of a Bichon Frise requires daily brushing in order to preventing matting, and the shorter nature of a Bichon Frise puppy cut makes it much simpler to pull those mats without damaging your dog's sensitive skin. Also, a Bichon Frise puppy cut doesn't need to be retouched as often as a full cut does.
Even if your dog has a Bichon Frise puppy cut, he will still require daily maintenance and weekly baths to keep his fur free from dirt and mats. It is important to remember to comb your dog out completely before bathing so that the mats do not become a permanent part of your dogs coat, otherwise you may have to shave your dog completely to allow the fur to grow back normally.
Even with the shorter fur, you will still need to brush your dog's fur on a daily basis, and bathe him at least once a week. It is important to remember to comb your dog's fur before putting them in the tub, rather than after, as wet mats can become a permanent part of your dog's coat, which will then need to be shaved to correct. Your dog's groomer can show you the proper combs, brushes and clippers to use to maintain your dog's Bichon Frise puppy cut between professional grooming sessions.
Another thing that Bichon Frise owners need to remember, even with a Bichon Frise puppy cut, is that the fur will need to be pulled from their dog's ears at each brushing. This can be done easily, as all you have to do is gently pull the hair from inside the ear.
The Bichon Frise is once of the most energetic little dogs that a family can have, so keeping your dog's coat cut in a Bichon Frise puppy cut can also contribute to a much more pleasant experience for your dog when he or she plays.
It is also important to remember to keep the fur around their eyes trimmed on a regular basis, and to pull the hair from their ears each time you brush their fur.
But if you have no plans to enter your dog into any shows or competitions, then the Bichon Frise puppy cut is certainly the better (and easier) way to go.
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About the Author
Mary Stevenson is a passionate lover of the Bichon Frise and has a popular website where you'll discover how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics at this website, you can also learn all about Bichon Frise Grooming plus a whole lot more.
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