Tuesday, July 29, 2008

The Bichon Frise Puppy Cut: Short And Sweet And To The Point

By Mary Stevenson

When looking for the perfect dog for a family, many people are drawn to the popular and lovable Bichon Frise. This sweet little white dog resembles the Maltese in appearance, yet is smaller and of a more tempered nature. The Bichon Frise is also a very popular show dog, with their "look at me, ain't I grand" attitude. But the biggest hurdle that many people face when dealing with a Bichon Frise is the fact that they require almost daily grooming to keep their fluffy appearance.

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.

Maintaining a Bichon Frise puppy cut is much easier than a show cut. The short fur also makes it much simpler to comb out the mats, which can cause your dog to have severe skin issues if not removed. Your dog groomer can show you the proper way to maintain a Bichon Frise puppy cut; and remember to have your dog's fur trimmed every month and a half.

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.

Even if your dog has a Bichon Frise puppy cut he will still require daily brushing and combing to keep the fur from matting. You should also give your dog a bath once a week to keep the fur clean of any irritants. It is important to remember to comb the fur thoroughly before bathing, as wet mats in the fur become impossible to remove; and a dog with impossible mats will have to be completely shaved to correct the problem.

The hair around the eyes needs to be trimmed on a regular basis, as well. This way your dog can see and be seen.

Last but not least it is important that you understand that the Bichon Frise puppy cut isn't meant for anyone who plans on entering their dog into competitions for show. The cut is considered too short for show, even though it is much easier to maintain.

But if your dog is only a pet, and you want to make life easier on the both of you, then a Bichon Frise puppy cut is definitely the right choice for you to make.

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