Bichon frise grooming

A bichon frise has a curly, powder-puff coat that looks light and behaves like a growing fleece. It will mat if it is not dried properly and combed through to the skin.

After a bath, a bichon should be dried thoroughly, not left to air-dry in curls that shrink into tangles. At home, a comb and a slicker used gently, section by section, matter more than a quick fluff of the top. Pay attention to the legs, ruff and the area behind the ears.

The breed’s pale coat also shows staining around the eyes. Daily, gentle wiping helps; sudden redness or discharge is a vet’s territory. Our ear and eye care page sets out that boundary more fully.

If you would like a salon groom, bring your bichon to us in Banbury. We don’t offer home visits. Call to book, or to ask how we usually approach a curly coat.