First recorded in 1965–70; from French: literally, “curly bichon ” a breed of lapdog, shortening of barbichon, diminutive of barbet a kind of spaniel, ultimately derivative of barbe “beard”; see barb 1
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After all, Theranos was not just another app for sharing better photos of your Bichon Frise.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 21, 2021
His usual bill of about $100 had spiked to more than $300, even though he said he and Tyler, his Bichon Frise dog, had not upped their usage.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 11, 2021
She grew up with a Bichon Frise named Wally, fell in love with her own Bichon Frise named Reggie, and now owns a rescue dog named Sally.
From Slate ● Dec. 20, 2020
Felipe Rodriguez says he was visiting his sister in Pennsylvania when the eagle took the 8-pound Bichon Frise from her yard and disappeared over the trees on Tuesday.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 3, 2018
But he tells people that the manager is Lucy, his fluffy white Bichon Frise dog.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 10, 2017
Other finalists this year included Comet the shih tzu, Mercedes the German shepherd and Neal the bichon frise.
From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2025
In New York, Mr. Guo lived a life of luxury, plying guests with Opus One wine and posing with his white bichon frise puppy.
From New York Times ● Aug. 20, 2020
“Then, I got a bichon frise; then, I rescued a poodle; then, we got a Yorkshire terrier, and so we ended up with six,” she says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2019
An Australian shepherd and bichon frise trot away on side-by-side treadmills.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 12, 2019
“I hear you’re the proud owner of a bichon frise mix,” Conner said.
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