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The Arizona Republic - Nov 14 7:15 PM Abraham Lincoln Traditional School uses the Scholastic Reading Counts Program to supplement the reading curriculum. Students read books and take computer-generated quizzes to earn points.Save
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Coventry feels like Los Angeles inside new hipster-style store
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New York to Ease Rules So Transgender Residents Can Update Birth Certificates
Washington Post - Nov 13 2:52 AM NEW YORK, Nov. 7 -- The city wants to make it easier for transgender New Yorkers to switch the sex listed on birth certificates even without undergoing sex-change surgery, putting the city at the forefront of efforts to redefine sexual identity. Save
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Japanese dies over rabies infection from dog bite in RP
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Chief credits anti-drug stance for his own black eye
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Hair stylist found success with celebrities
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Indonesian black magic practitioner casts hex on Bush
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Deer numbers are up
Detroit News - Nov 16 6:42 AM Michigan deer hunters seemed to feel better Wednesday -- in many cases, a lot better.Save
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MSU-B History Club to host fundraiser
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"The inmates throw pee, bleach, semen, doo-doo; wee-wees out everywhere"
Miami New Times - Nov 15 11:26 AM Risky Business Filed under: News When the corrections counselor tells what it's like to walk past the cell blocks at the Miami-Dade County Stockade, she could almost be describing Clarice Starling's walk down the corridor of a maximum-security prison in The Silence of the Lambs: "As a female, you ...Save
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Dark Chocolate May Prevent Blood Clots
CBS4 Denver - Nov 16 1:24 PM Fruits and veggies are great but sometimes we just need dark chocolate. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University said dark chocolate may help prevent the type of blood clots that cause heart attacks and strokes.Save
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Government should buy blood sugar strips for some diabetics: health economist
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Blouse: At a combined 11-9 -- how big can it be?
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Blue-green algae threat getting attention at FGCU
Bonita Daily News - Nov 15 11:32 PM Blue-green algae is one of the oldest organisms known to man. Some scientists believe the pond scum, also known as Cyanobacteria, has inhabited the Earth for more than 3 billion years.Save
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Man threatens to blow up Blue Water Bridge
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Crossing the Border for Plastic Surgery
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Board games
The Acorn - Nov 09 1:40 AM While many classmates caught up on sleep early Saturday morning, the Agoura High Surf Club was busy at the beach.Save
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Bodybuilders go for gold in Doha
The Nation - Nov 12 9:14 AM [ASIAN GAMES] Thai bodybuilders are aiming to win one gold medal and two other medals when they flex their muscles at next month's Asian Games in Doha.Save
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7News via Yahoo!7 News - Nov 15 5:35 PM NSW Deputy Premier John Watkins has denied he is under investigation by the Police Integrity Commission.Save
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A baiting question: Is there a nontoxic solution to ant control?
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A baiting question: Is there a nontoxic solution to ant control?
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Bounty hunter remains free after shooting car
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Reed instructor outshines national peers
The Oregonian - Nov 16 12:53 AM When Ken Brashier taught his students at Reed College in Portland about Freudian theories, he dressed in a bow tie, held a cigar and lectured as Sigmund Freud himself.Save
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Nigeria: Obisia Tips Nigerian Boxers for Glory
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A palette of new images
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Ann Arbor film fest rallies for rights
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bichon frise
| Bichon Frisé |
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Bichon à poil fries
Bichon Tenerife |
| Country of origin |
| Belgium / France |
| Classification and breed standards |
| FCI: |
Group 9 Section 1 #215 |
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| AKC: |
Non-Sporting |
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| ANKC: |
Group 1 (Toys) |
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| CKC: |
Group 6 - Non-Sporting |
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| KC (UK): |
Toy |
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Toy |
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Bichon Frisé
A Bichon Frisé (French, literally Curly lap dog; often spelled Bichon Frise in English) is a small breed of dog. They are popular pets, similar to poodles. They are often devoted to their masters. They also have a common fondness of licking their owners.
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Contents
- 1 History
- 2 Care
- 3 Appearance
- 4 Other
- 5 External links
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History
Bichons originate in the Mediterranean region (possibly the Canary Islands), and were bred as lap dogs for the French royalty. They were originally called the Bichon Tenerife. The dogs ended up on the streets during the French Revolution, where they were caught and trained to be circus dogs. But their earliest orgins are traced to the African subcontinent.
Care
Care must be taken to keep the face of a Bichon Frisé clean and trimmed, as eye discharge and mucus tend to accumulate in the hair that grows in front of their eyes, which can lead to serious problems. Furthermore, Bichon owners must take care to thoroughly clean their dog's hind (anal) area with a damp cloth after each bowel movement, as the breed's curly hair will quickly tangle in an environment of dried excrement. You should always try to brush their hair 2-3 times a week. The hair, however, can be puffed up if groomed correctly, and their tails curl over their back.
Appearance
Color - Almost completely white, sometimes with cream, apricot or buff shadings usually around the ears. At least 90% must be white in a purebred Bichon for show. At least 50% must be white in a Bichon Puppy for show. Color fades during the first year of life. During this time the coat also changes from puppy fluff to frise.
Face - Expression should be alert, soft, inquisitive. The eyes are usually very dark, either black or dark brown. The skin surrounding the eye is also very dark. The nose and lips are always black. The ears are drop and covered in long, flowing hair.
Coat - The undercoat is soft and dense while the outercoat is curly, giving it a powderpuff look. The coat feels thick and should spring back if touched.
Muscle-The muscle tone is of exceptional quality, especially the lower thighs and buttocks area.
Other
The Bichon lives around about 10-13 yrs and when they get older they have a high chance of knee problems.
External links
- Breed clubs
- Bichon Frise Club of Canada inc.
- Bichon Frise Club of America inc.
- Bichon Frise Club of Great Britain
- Information
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The New Zealand Herald - Nov 07 4:28 PM 8PM, TV ONE IT'S ME OR THE DOG Imagine being held to ransom by a bratty little princess called Lily? That's what the Childs family have to deal with when it comes to their Bichon Frise lap dog.Save
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Boston Globe - Nov 09 8:40 AM There are no backpacks or juice boxes, and none of the attendees will ever learn to read. But some dog owners are sending their pets to "doggie day care," where the animals get attention and activities that they wouldn't get left home alone.Save
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