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BICHON FRISE

A GENTLE, INTELLIGENT, AND EXTROVERTED DOG WITH A NONSHEDDING COAT AKC

Height range Sometimes known as the Tenerife dog, the Bichon Frise—a
9–11 in (23–28 cm) descendant of the Barbet (see p.232) and the Poodle (see p.271)—
Weight range was allegedly taken from Tenerife to France. This is a happy little
10–15 lb (5–7 kg)
dog that loves to be the center of attention and does not like
Life span Over 12 years being left alone. It can be slow to house train.
Origin Mediterranean

Round,
black eyes
Pendant
White topcoat ears
is coarser than
soft, dense
undercoat

Round foot,
exaggerated
by cut of coat

COTON DE TULEAR

A LOYAL, BRIGHT, AND HIGHLY SOCIABLE DOG WITH A SOFT, COTTON-TEXTURED COAT AKC

Height range This small, longhaired dog is known for its happy temperament. The
8–12 in (22–30 cm) Coton de Tulear enjoys the company of humans, as well as other dogs,
Weight range and does not like to be left alone. It is sometimes called the Royal
8–15 lb (3–7 kg)
Dog of Madagascar, where the dog existed for several hundred
Life span Over 12 years years before being introduced to France.
Origin Madagascar

Well-feathered tail

Nonshedding,
soft, white coat

Strong, Long hair
powerful muzzle should not
reach the
ground

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