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Quiz about My Dog Belle the Beautiful Bichon Fris

My Dog Belle: the Beautiful Bichon Frisé Quiz

We have a recent arrival in our house: Belle, an adorable little dog, we adopted from a rescue society. I have never had a small dog before, and I am curious about Belle's breed, the bichon frisé. Would you like to share what I have discovered?

A multiple-choice quiz by Belleiscute. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Belleiscute

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
354,916

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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413

Question 1 of 10

1. What is the origin of the name bichon frisé? Hint

It is of Portuguese origin, bise ona, "cute and curly"

It comes from the Spanish, bisóne, meaning "little dog"

It derives from the French, biche, for "female dog"

It is Italian, biccione, signifying "lap dog"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Given that the name bichon frisé is of Latin derivation, I would guess the breed comes from one of the countries associated with the Mediterranean. Which country has the origin of the breed been traced to? Hint

Late 13th century France

No one knows for sure

The island of Tenerife where the little dogs were discovered by Italian sailors who brought them to mainland Europe

Portugal

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Question 3 of 10

3. Looking at my roly-poly, fluffly white bundle, who hates getting a bath and avoids puddles at all costs, it's hard to believe that her ancestors are reputed to be which of the following water retrieval dogs? Hint

Springer spaniel

Portuguese water dog

Cocker spaniel

Labrador retriever

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Question 4 of 10

4. King Henry III of France was a champion of the breed. He loved the little dogs so much he wanted them near him all the time. How did he achieve this? Hint

There were special courtiers charged with caring for the dogs. They carried the dogs in their arms and followed the king

He carried the little dogs in baskets around his neck

The king converted his state rooms into a kennel, and spent his time there with the dogs

The king had specially designed leashes made that connected to various parts of his clothing

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the breed standard with respect to the bichon's coat? Hint

Curly

Wiry

Wavy

Long, flowing and silky to the touch

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Question 6 of 10

6. According to the AKC, what is the standard disposition of the bichon? Hint

Fiercely loyal, protective, and brave

Friendly, easy-going, and good with children

Energetic, curious, intelligent and likes a job to do

Gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate

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Question 7 of 10

7. What has Belle (and any other bichon frisé) been specifically bred to do? Hint

Guard the premises

Herd small animals, like sheep

Be a faithful, loving companion

Retrieve small game birds, like quail

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Question 8 of 10

8. In addition to white, which of the following coat colours is acceptable in a bichon as per the AKC? Hint

Predominantly white, with as little other colour as possible

Buff

Apricot

Cream

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Question 9 of 10

9. The bichon has a typical haircut intended for the show ring. Which of the following does this cut most resemble? Hint

Pillsbury Dough Boy

Polar bear

Snowman

Baby seal

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the typical bichon body type? Hint

Tiny framed

Large boned

Medium build

Sturdy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the origin of the name bichon frisé?

Answer: It derives from the French, biche, for "female dog"

The name is of French origin; the full modern translation of bichon frisé is "little white curly-haired dog".

Answer: No one knows for sure

All of the preceding answers are plausible, as no one really knows where the dogs originated. Their history, however, has been indelibly linked to the sea: they often accompanied sailors on board ships and there is some evidence suggesting they were used as currency in bartering.

Answer: Portuguese water dog

Believe it or not! Selective breeding is, indeed, an interesting phenomenon. Some contend that the bichon is also descended from the standard poodle, another water retrieval dog.

4. King Henry III of France was a champion of the breed. He loved the little dogs so much he wanted them near him all the time. How did he achieve this?

Answer: He carried the little dogs in baskets around his neck

King Henry so loved the little dogs that he insisted they be bathed, perfumed and adorned with ribbons. He set the fashion whereby others in the aristocracy followed suit. This gave rise to the word "bichonner", meaning to pamper.

5. What is the breed standard with respect to the bichon's coat?

Answer: Curly

Frisé means curly, thus the ideal is tightly curled hair that responds to brushing by becoming fluffy and powder puff like. It also feels velvety when stroked.

6. According to the AKC, what is the standard disposition of the bichon?

Answer: Gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate

The bichon makes a great companion. Due to their sensitive nature, it is recommended they be disciplined gently. There have been some reports of bichons being traumatized by a handler/owner speaking loudly to them.

7. What has Belle (and any other bichon frisé) been specifically bred to do?

Answer: Be a faithful, loving companion

Like the rest of her kind, Belle has been bred for no other purpose than to be a steadfast companion. We call her the "Velcro Dog" as she is usually firmly attached to us, either in a lap or curled up tight in bed. This is typical of the breed: they make perfect couch potatoes!

8. In addition to white, which of the following coat colours is acceptable in a bichon as per the AKC?

Answer: Predominantly white, with as little other colour as possible

If the dog is involved in showing, any colour other than white cannot exceed more than 10% of the dog's coat colour. If so, it can result in severe penalties in competition, unless the competitor is a puppy.

9. The bichon has a typical haircut intended for the show ring. Which of the following does this cut most resemble?

Answer: Snowman

The cut accentuates the roundness of the bichon. The head, in particular, looks like that of a snowman, with the brown button eyes and black nose. We give Belle a puppy cut, though, so she looks more like a dog than Frosty.

10. What is the typical bichon body type?

Answer: Sturdy

The bichon's sturdiness and stocky frame has been one element in its popularity. Unlike many lap dogs, they are built for rough and tumble play as well as aggressive cuddling.

Source: Author Belleiscute

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