Bichon Frise

A cheerful and affectionate companion with a hypoallergenic coat.

The Bichon Frise is a small, fluffy dog known for its friendly demeanor and white curly coat. They thrive on human companionship and are great with children and other pets. Their cheerful disposition makes them ideal for families and individuals looking for a sociable dog.

Quick Facts

SizeSmall
Breed GroupToy
Lifespan12–15 Years
Exercise NeedsUp to 30 minutes per day
TrainabilityThe Bichon Frise is intelligent and eager to please, making training relatively straightforward with positive reinforcement techniques. They respond well to consistency and praise.
Grooming NeedsHigh
SheddingNo
Barking TendencyMedium
TemperamentBichons are friendly, affectionate, and playful. They enjoy being around people and are often very sociable, making them excellent companions.

Available Bichon Frises

23 dogs available
Ava, a 2 years old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Ava

Wales
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise

23-03-26 Ava is a worried but gentle girl who has come to us from a breeder and is easy to handle, but she will need a calm, understanding home that can give her the time and patience she needs to settle and grow at her own pace. She is a sensitive soul who will benefit from a peaceful environment where nothing is rushed and she can gradually find her feet.Ava will need a kind, confident resident dog in her new home, one she can look to for reassurance as she adjusts to home life and begins to feel more secure in her surroundings. Having a steady canine companion will really help her come out of her shell in her own time.As Ava has never lived in a home before, she will need patient and kind adopters to help her learn the basics, including house training and walking on a lead. With gentle guidance and a consistent routine, she will continue to make progress.She can live with older, dog-savvy teens who will respect her space and allow her the time she needs to settle in. Ava will thrive in a calm, quiet home where she is given the opportunity to adjust at her own pace and will make a truly lovely companion once she is ready.Ava has come to us with alopecia that should grow back with time and love.Ava has a travel document.Ava has been given the Gift of Life by Paula Elliott

Bailey, a 7 years old male West Highland White Terrier X Bichon Frise available for adoption from The Cliffe Kennels in South Yorkshire

The Cliffe Kennels

Bailey

South Yorkshire
SexMale
Age7 years
BreedWest Highland White Terrier X Bichon Frise

Height 35cmVery friendly and excitable boy looking for a calm but active home.Bailey came to us in a very sad condition and has had to have all his coat clipped of and given medicated baths.He can be quite vocal.With other dogs he does bark initially but calms down and walks nicely beside them.Gentle with food and treats.Can pull on his lead but nothing major.He can guard his toys sometimes so we would prefer no children.Jumps up quite a lot for attention.Could possibly live with a calm dog.A secure garden is essential and someone to work with him on his energy. He will need regular brushing and grooming

Buddy, a 4 years old male Bichon Frise available for adoption from Animals In Distress in Devon

Animals In Distress

Buddy

Devon
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedBichon Frise

Apply to rehome me Buddy Bichon Frise / White Male 3 years, 10 months My reference is [DO23557-Dog] About me Woof Woof!! My name is Buddy, I am a 3 year old Bichon Frise. Sadly I have very limited sight which does not hold me back too much but I can get a little spooked if people or other dogs approach me too quickly. Apart from this I love my walks, cuddles and a good play. I would like to be the only pet in the home but I can have doggie friends out and about as long as they do not rush at me as that can scare me. I have been in rescue for quite a long time now as I will need to go to an experienced adult only home, I struggle to give up items that I find and I do not like sharing food. I would also need someone to be at home with me for most of the time because I get upset when left alone. It will take me time to settle into a new home but I will be worth it if you give me a chance. I am a sweet little boy who needs time to adjust and build trust with my new humans. Could you offer me the new home that I crave and need? Back to Dogs Looking for HomesAbout me Woof Woof!! My name is Buddy, I am a 3 year old Bichon Frise. Sadly I have very limited sight which does not hold me back too much but I can get a little spooked if people or other dogs approach me too quickly. Apart from this I love my walks, cuddles and a good play. I would like to be the only pet in the home but I can have doggie friends out and about as long as they do not rush at me as that can scare me. I have been in rescue for quite a long time now as I will need to go to an experienced adult only home, I struggle to give up items that I find and I do not like sharing food. I would also need someone to be at home with me for most of the time because I get upset when left alone. It will take me time to settle into a new home but I will be worth it if you give me a chance. I am a sweet little boy who needs time to adjust and build trust with my new humans. Could you offer me the new home that I crave and need? Back to Dogs Looking for Homes

Cp, a 2 years old male Bichon Frise available for adoption from Paws and People in Northern Ireland

Paws and People

Cp

Northern Ireland
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedBichon Frise

CP is a lovely boy who needs an extra special home. CP came into our care from one of the local pounds, due to having a sore leg they were unable to rehome him. He had xrays and assessments with our vet and also got a second opinion, but it was discovered that the bones in his leg was deformed and causing him great discomfort and due to him not using the leg the vets said the only option was amputation. He has recovered well from the surgery and it hasnt healed him back one bit. He is infact much happier and care free now. CP is good with other calm dogs in general, but he can find larger dogs overwhelming. Ideally he would love to be the only dog in the home as he doesnt always like to share the attention, he is absolutely fine with cats and could live with a cat no problem. We were told that CP is child friendly, but we think he would be best in a home with teens and over as he can get worried at times, and he can also bond hard with some people and not always want to share the attention (this has caused him to snap at some people on occasion). He spends most of his day currently snuggled up under the duvet in my mothers room. He has become her shadow and loves being close, often spending the night snuggled up right against her back or face. So im sure he will bond with the next person just as much and very quickly become your best friend. He hasnt shown signs of seperation anxiety. He is good in the house, but might need some house training as he settles into a new home and routine, he currently uses puppy pads if we are not home. He has never been noisy or destructive whilst within the home. He is also used to a crate, but we dont use it very often. A secure garden would be required for his safety.

Fragile Faye, a 15 years old female Bichon Frise available for adoption from Gables Dogs & Cats Home in Devon

Gables Dogs & Cats Home

Fragile Faye

Devon
SexFemale
Age15 years
BreedBichon Frise

ID No.: D.22.26Age: 15 yearsSex: FemaleBreed: Bichon FriseColour: WhiteReason In: Sign over - I cannot be rehomed to the area of Stonehouse, as this is where I came from.Can I live with Dogs?Yes – I like other dogs so would be happy to live with another older calm dog and make friends.Can I live with Cats?Maybe – I have not lived with a cat before so will need to be testedCan I live with Children?Yes - I am suitable to live with a family with younger children (8+).

Holiday, a 2 years old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Holiday

Wales
SexFemale
Age2 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise

12-01-26 Holiday originally came to us from a breeder a few months ago. She was adopted and found a lovely home, but sadly it wasn't the right match for her and the resident dog wouldn't accept her, so she is now back in our care.Holiday is a very scared girl who is very overwhelmed to find herself here and clearly hasn't had much socialisation before. She finds human interaction quite difficult at the moment and is very hand-shy, so she will need a patient and understanding home that can help her come out of her shell at her own pace. Holiday will run away from you when you enter her kennel and isn't keen on being picked up or handled. She finds this so scary, that if she feels like she is being pushed out of her comfort zone she can choose nip or bite, purely through fear. She did bite her previous adopter once when she was being handled as she became so worried.For this reason, Holiday will be looking for a calm and quiet, adult only home where there are no visiting children. She will need adopters who hav experience with scared ex-breeding dogs and who will let her settle in slowly at her own pace with no pressure or expectations.Holiday finds comfort and reassurance from the company of her canine friends and so she will need at least one other kind and confident resident dog in her new home to take her under their wing. This dog will need to allow her to snuggle up to them and will need to be happy for her to follow them around. A kind resident dog will be an important source of reassurance and companionship for her as she adjusts to her new life.Although she spent some time in foster and was adopted for a short period, she had never lived in a home before this, so Holiday will still need to learn all about home life and new skills like house training. She will also need to learn to walk on a lead and harness and will need to practice wearing these around the home and garden, once her confidence with handling has grown a little more. She will then need to practice walking around the garden until she is confident enough to venture further.Since arriving back with us, Holiday has started to make some more progress and will now take a treat from our hands as long as she has a doggy friend next to her for support. With time, love and patience she will start to leave her past behind her and will truly start to blossom. Holiday's journey won't be a short one, but it will be so worth it when you see her tail wag for the first time or when she first willingly accepts some fuss and attention. In the right home, she will thrive, so please don't keep her waiting too long.Holiday has been given the Gift of Life by Ellie Worron

Justin, a 2 years old male Bichon Frise available for adoption from Dogs Trust in Scotland

Dogs Trust

Justin

Scotland
SexMale
Age2 years
BreedBichon Frise

Are you right for Justin?Justin is a 1 year old Bichon Cross who may be small in size, but he makes up for it with such a huge personality! Justin adores other dogs and will happily make friends with anyone really - human or hound! However, he is a little bit more reserved and conflicted around his handling, especially around his collar. Justin can get overwhelmed quite easily and can be quite mouthy to communicate his feelings. Although he is the cutest wee man, he will need ongoing support to manage his complex behaviours in the home.. For this reason, he's looking for any children in the home to be slightly older and switched on.

Lady, a 7 years old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Lady

Wales
SexFemale
Age7 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise

14-03-26 Lady has come to us from a breeder and is now looking for her very own forever home. She is a gentle girl who is understandably feeling a little overwhelmed by the changes in her life and the busy rescue environment. Although she is currently too nervous to approach us herself, she is very good when being handled and allows us to give her gentle fuss and reassurance and is growing in confidence each day.Lady will need a calm and quiet home where she can take things at her own pace and slowly learn that the world isn’t such a scary place. She has never lived in a home before, so her adopters will need to be patient and understanding while she adjusts to home life and learns new things like house training and how to walk on a lead.Lady loves other dogs and really enjoys their company and gains confidence from them, so she will be looking for a home with at least one other kind and confident resident dog who can help show her the ropes and reassure her as she settles in. She has met cats fine at the rescue, so she could be homed with a dog-savvy cat.With time, patience and lots of kindness, we believe Lady will grow in confidence and blossom into a lovely companion for the right family.

Lamb, a 7 years old female Bichon Frise available for adoption from St Giles Animal Welfare in Somerset

St Giles Animal Welfare

Lamb

Somerset
SexFemale
Age7 years
BreedBichon Frise

With your love and support I know my life is going to be so much happier, healthier and whole.We never rehome an animal without careful assessment and a home visit.Every animal is neutered, microchipped and vaccinated before leaving for its new home.If you are interested in rehoming one of the many cats*, dogs** or small animals looking for their forever home, please, email your completed application form.*For cats only you can make an appointment to view our rescued cats without submitting an application form. Please note, we will only be able to show you the cats available on the day of your arrival. We cannot guarantee which cats are available from when you booked your appointment to the day of your visit.**only send in a application form if you think you have found your ideal canine companion.All of the animals we have available for adoption are able to be viewed on this website and in person during your pre-booked appointment with a member of our rescue team.Our main aim is to ensure that all the animals in our care have the most comfortable stay possible until they are able to find their forever homes, therefore, we do not allow visitors to walk around the rescue centre to view the dogs. We have found this to be very stressful for the dogs and can give the prospective adopter an unfair reflection of their true personality. For this reason we have an appointment only policy.Companies House No. 15090999Opening TimesMorning: 10am till 12pmAfternoon: 2pm till 4pmAny queries, please contact:Director – Jack LinnellJack@stgilesanimalcentre.co.ukWelfare Supervisor – Komala@sgaw.co.ukMarketing/Fundraising enquiries – marketing@stgilesanimalcentre.co.ukMade with for our rescues

Lily May, a 8 years old female Bichon Frise available for adoption from Many Tears Animal Rescue in Wales

Many Tears Animal Rescue

Lily May

Wales
SexFemale
Age8 years
BreedBichon Frise

28-02-26 Lily May has come to us from a breeder and is now hoping to find her own special forever home. Lily May is a very worried girl who is feeling rather overwhelmed at the moment. She clearly hasn't had much socialisation before and so will need lots of love and TLC as she settles in to her new life.Lily May will be looking for a calm and quiet home with patient adopters who have experience of ex-breeding dogs and understand that she will need time to settle at her own pace. She will need at least one other kind and confident resident dog in her new home to be her friend and take her under their wing.As she has never lived in a home before, Lily May will need kind and understanding adopters who can gently introduce her to everyday life. She will need support with learning all about house training and will need to practice walking on a lead in the safety of the garden before she is ready to explore further afield.Lily May is a sweet little girl who simply needs patience, love and reassurance. With the right family by her side, she will grow in confidence and become a devoted and loving companion

Max, a 11 years old male Bichon Frise available for adoption from Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

Max

Oxfordshire
SexMale
Age11 years
BreedBichon Frise

What's Great About Max? Gorgeous Max is a lovely boy who absolutely loves company. He has a fab personality and is very friendly towards everyone he meets. He can potentially live with another dog pending successful meets at the sanctuary. What Max Needs? An adult only home Regular grooming He is not comfortable being left alone and will need this being built up once in the home. He has a grade two heart murmur which he currently takes medication for. This will need to be checked by your vet twice a year. A private secure garden with minimum 4ft fencing.

Max, a 4 years old male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise available for adoption from Mrs Murray's in Scotland

Mrs Murray's

Max

Scotland
SexMale
Age4 years
BreedCavalier King Charles Spaniel X Bichon Frise

Max can be a little anxious in new situations and will need a calm and patient owner that will help him blossom. He has not been socialised well with other animals and will need to be the only pet in the household while he works on learning some boundaries.Going in to full time work - Have no time for Max.Max has a full clean bill of health and no known health conditions. She has been on a bit of a diet and this will need to be continued. He is a little round though and needs a diet.Behaviour & SocialisingSleeping ArrangementsLoves a cosy and snuggly bed.If you are lucky enough to be popping off on some holidays in the next couple of weeks sadly this may not be the right time for you to apply for Max as he is actively looking for his new home to settle into :)Applications for Max are open now!Licence No: ACC/AWEL/03/21 by Aberdeen City CouncilMicrochipped,Neutered,Wormed.Older children / teens,Families,Adults.Energetic,Friendly,Shy.

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