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15 Bichon Frise Facts So Interesting You’ll Say, “OMG!”

#5 In the 17th and 18th centuries, these companion dogs were often immortalized in portraits of their famous owners, for example in Francisco de Goya’s painting “The Duchess of Alba”, which shows a small white dog with curly fur in the left corner of the picture.

#6 Under the reign of Napoleon III. It was also called “Bichon Ténériffe” for a time before it was officially agreed in 1978 as “Bichon (á poil) Frisé”, which literally means “curly-haired lapdog” in French.

Mary Allen

Written by Mary Allen

Hello, I'm Mary! I've cared for many pet species including dogs, cats, guinea pigs, fish, and bearded dragons. I also have ten pets of my own currently. I've written many topics in this space including how-tos, informational articles, care guides, breed guides, and more.

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