Italian-Bichon Breed Information & Characteristics

While no dogs are truly 100% hypoallergenic, Italian-Bichons are about as close as it gets, making them an ideal pet if you are an allergy sufferer.

Playful
Agile
Sensitive
Intelligent
Affectionate
Gentle
Companionable
Cheerful
Athletic
Mischievous

Italian-Bichon dogs are low shedders. The coat sheds an average amount and doesn't require much care.

The Italian-Bichon breed is one of the worst choice if you want a good watchdog.

Bichon Frise and Italian Greyhound

ACHC = American Canine Hybrid Club
DBR = Designer Breed Registry
DDKC = Designer Dogs Kennel Club
DRA = Dog Registry of America, Inc.

2000's

Brown

Black

Cream
Fawn
Sable
White

Italian-Bichons are known for their short coat.

Straight

An Italian-Bichon can have a litter of 2-5 puppies on average. However, it's worth noting that the size of the litters can vary greatly. Factors that can influence litter size include the health of the mother, breeding history, and genetics.

Italian-Bichons are known for their adaptability and versatility, they are capable of adapting well to a wide range of lifestyle changes and living environments. They are a highly adaptable breed, and make great companions for families and individuals of all lifestyles.

The Italian-Bichon is generally considered to be healthy. However, like all breeds, they are susceptible to certain health issues and it is important to keep an eye out for them and address them with your veterinarian as needed.

Urolithiasis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus

Cataracts
Shaker Dog Syndrome

Urinalysis
Blood Count
Ophthalmologic Examination
Blood Chemistry

For those who lead a balanced lifestyle, Italian-Bichons may be a good choice as they have an average energy level.

Italian-Bichon have above average social needs compared to other breeds.They thrive in environments where they have a lot of interaction with humans and other dogs.

The Italian-Bichon dog requires a moderate amount of physical activity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. These breeds are ideal for people who have a moderate amount of time to devote to their pet and enjoy regular physical activity themselves. They also make great family pets as they have the energy to keep up with children and the temperament to be great companions.

The Italian-Bichon breed is known for its moderate energy levels and normal sleep patterns, typically sleeping around 12-14 hours per day.

Italian-Bichons tend to bark moderately, they bark when necessary, such as to alert their owner or to communicate something. They may also bark due to certain triggers like fear, alarm, boredom, greeting, separation anxiety and compulsive barking.

Italian-Bichons are medium-energy dogs and typically enjoy socializing and playing casual or even sustained games of chase with other dogs. They may also have occasional periods of barking or racing around the house.

There's really no limit to how far you walk your dog as long as they're comfortable. For Italian-Bichon, it's at least 9 miles / week. Just remember to build distance and stamina gradually over time.

In general most Italian-Bichons usually need at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. This can be spread across the day and include all sorts of high-energy activities, like walking, running and playing.

The Italian-Bichon is a breed of dog that requires an average amount of grooming effort.

Italian-Bichon should be brushed at least once a week. Of course you can give them more frequent brushes if you find that they are still shedding a lot

Slicker Brush
Scissors
Nail Clipper

For an average 12-18 pound (5 - 8 kg) Italian-Bichon feed 1 cups daily. But, keep in mind, the amount you feed is going to be dependent on the quality of the food you are feeding.

The average cost of an Italian-Bichon is somewhere $1.30 - $1.40 per day.

The average per month expenses of an Italian-Bichon is between $35 - $42. This makes an average of $420 - $504 per year. It will be on the higher side when the dog is still small because it will need more frequent visits to the vet, shots.

Italian-Bichons has average obedience intelligence. But, they're also independent thinkers. The Italian-Bichon is a breed with an exceptionally high IQ and may get into mischief if left to their own devices.

This dog breed is particularly attuned to its environment and the emotions of those around it. It can be easily overwhelmed by loud noises, new environments, and unfamiliar people or animals. This dog is best suited for individuals or families who are patient, gentle, and understanding of its sensitive nature. It may also benefit from a calm and stable home environment, with a consistent routine and plenty of positive reinforcement training.

The Italian-Bichon is an apartment-friendly dog breed. They can do perfectly well in apartments providing they are sufficiently exercised and taken out and about as part of their owner's daily lifestyle.

Italian-Bichons are average friendly dogs towards children.

Italian-Bichons are one of the best dogs for cats. They're accept cats readily as part of the family. However, this dog breed should be trained to not chase after the kitty early on

Italian-Bichons are friendly, active and loyal companions. They generally love to be around other dogs, making them a good family pet for some,

Italian-Bichons are friendly dogs and won't commonly bark at strangers. However, if you wish to change this, training them is easy. With their intelligence, teaching this breed to do anything is pretty simple.

The Italian-Bichon is a playful dog. So, no matter how busy the day may get, the best thing you can do for your Italian-Bichon is to make time each day to play. It can be as little as 15-20 minutes, and it will mean the world to them.

Italian-Bichon dogs are usually easy to train, but may require consistency to fully obey commands.