How big can a Bichon Frize grow? The Bichon Frize is a small toy-shaped dog with a charming temperament and lively personality that has won it many fans. Its maximum height is 11.5 inches. Those who exceed this limit are either impure blood or genetic mutations. Bichon Frize dogs have high requirements for their living environment and often need someone to accompany them.

The Bichon Frize is a small dog. The shoulder height of male Bichon Frize and female Bichon Frize is about 9.5 inches to 11.5 inches, and symmetry is the first consideration. The male Bichon Frize is 9.1 to 11.5 inches (23.0 to 30.0 cm) tall at the withers; the female Bichon Frize is 9.1 to 11.0 inches (23.0 to 28.0 cm) tall at the withers. If the individual is outside this size range but is proven to be a very good individual, appropriate relaxation of the standards is allowed. However, height at the withers should not exceed 12 inches or fall below 9 inches. Minimum height at withers standards do not apply to puppies. Small in stature, the Bichon Frize has quite a personality, is lively and freedom-loving in nature, and can bring endless fun to its owner. Its soft, curly coat needs to be trimmed to show off its beautiful dark eyes and rounded features on its body and head. When the posture is still, it looks like a child's snow-white, furry toy; when it moves, it looks like a spewing marshmallow.

Proportions

The Bichon Frize's body length (the distance from the frontmost point of the chest to the last point of the buttocks) is approximately 1/4 longer than the shoulder height. The distance from the withers to the base of the chest is approximately 1/2 the distance from the withers to the ground.

Weight

The male Bichon Frize weighs 6.6~11.0 pounds (3.0~5.0kg); Female Bichon Frize dogs weigh 6.6 to 11.0 pounds (3.0 to 5.0 kilograms).

Lifespan

The longest-lived dog is 34 years old, but the normal lifespan of the Bichon Frize is only 12 to 15 years old. Bichon Frize is a relatively long-lived dog, usually living twelve to fifteen years. However, some families now raise Bichon Frize dogs because their diet is rich in nutrients, and if they are properly cared for in their old age, Bichon Frize dogs over fifteen years old are also common.