She was gazing at the “teddy bear” puppies — half shih tzu, half bichon frise, ... The pet store is the only one still selling puppies in Minnesota. Scott Takushi / St. Paul Pioneer Press.

She was gazing at the “teddy bear” puppies — half shih tzu, half bichon frise, all adorable. “Look at these puppies,” she beamed. “They speak for themselves.” Related Articles ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Flynn the bichon frise was picked as best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club on Tuesday night, a choice that seemed to surprise almost everyone in the crowd at Madison Square ...

Consider the charming Bichon Frisé, a fluffy companion known for its playful personality and hypoallergenic coat.

Meet America's New Top Dog: Flynn the Bichon Frise won Best in Show at the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog show out of nearly 3,000 entrants. Newsletters Games Share a News Tip.

Bichon Frise's life expectancy is like that of other dogs of similar size. They usually live from 13 to 15 years, although there is a reliable record of at least one bichon living to 19.