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History of Bischon Frise
By Kevin Gawricki
The Bischon is descended from the Barbet or Water Spaniel. The Bichons were divided into four categories: Bichon Maltais, Bichon Bolognais, Bichon Havanais, and Bichon Teneriffe. Which all originated in the Mediterranean.
Because of their happy disposition, they traveled often, and where used as items of barter by sailors. Generally believed that Spanish seamen introduced the breed to Canary Island of Teneriffe. In the 1300’s Italian sailors returned them to the continent, where they became favorites of Italian nobility.
Their popularity skyrocketed in the court of Henry III(1574-89). Also they where a favorite of the Infantas in Spain. The famous artist, Goya, included a Bichon in several of his works.
In the 1800’s the Bischon became a “common dog”, running the streets, accompanying the organ grinders of Barbary, leading the blind and doing tricks in circuses and fairs.
In March 5th, 1933 the official standard of the breed was adopted by the Societe Centrale Canine of France. The President of the International Canine Federation proposed the name Bichon Frise. On Oct 18th, 1934 was admitted to the stud book of the French Kennel Club.
In 1956 first Bischon litter was whelped in the US. In 1959 and 1960 two breeders in US acquired Bichon and they became breeds origin in US.
Entered in Miscellaneous Class on Sept 1st, 1971. Oct 1972 breed was admitted to registration in the American Kennel Club Stud Book. April 4th, 1973 breed became eligible to show in the Non-Sporting Group at AKC dog shows.
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