bichon frise

noun

bi·chon fri·se | \ bē-ˌshōⁿ-frē-ˈzā

plural bichons frises\ bē-ˌshōⁿ-frē-ˈzā(z)

Definition of bichon frise

: any of a breed of small sturdy dogs of Mediterranean origin having a thick wavy white coat

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Flynn the bichon frise won last year and is now retired. — Ben Walker, The Seattle Times, "What to watch at the 143rd Westminster Kennel Club dog show," 10 Feb. 2019 Daniela and Keith are parents to two sons and a bichon frise. — Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE.com, "Just Like Ariana & Pete, These Real Couples Got Engaged Within Weeks — But Are They Still Together?," 26 June 2018 As judging began Monday night, a borzoi named Lucy won the hound group, a pug dubbed Biggie won the toy group and a bichon frise called Flynn took the nonsporting group. — Jennifer Peltz, The Seattle Times, "Dog show’s young handlers take a grown-up sport in stride," 12 Feb. 2018 Earlier this month, a small dog that was snatched by an eagle was reunited with its owners after a woman found the bichon frise abandoned on a roadway. — Joseph A. Gambardello, Philly.com, "Bald eagle takes down fox? Elkins Park abuzz over report," 16 Jan. 2018

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