How many kilograms can a small Bichon Frize weigh?
A small Bichon Frize can weigh about 6-12 kilograms
Bichon Frize is a small dog. Usually, a normal and healthy Bichon Frize can grow up to Approximately 6-12 pounds, with a shoulder height of approximately 24-29cm. Outside this range, if it is too low or too high, it will be disqualified.Factors affecting the weight of small Bichon Frize dogs
Some Bichon Frize dogs may have a congenital constitution prone to obesity, and if their diet is not strictly controlled in the later period, it can easily lead to a large increase in body fat and excessive obesity; Some Bichons are emotionally unstable and rarely go out for walks and lack of exercise after being kept at home for a long time, leading to depression, boredom, etc. Overeating or loss of appetite can also affect the dog's weight; in addition, sterilized dogs are also more likely to become obese. , the owner needs to strictly help the dog develop scientific and reasonable eating habits, increase the amount of exercise appropriately, and avoid being underweight or overweight.What to do if the little Bichon Frize is overweight
1. Eat a reasonable diet, try to feed regularly and quantitatively, avoid overeating too quickly due to hunger, and control each meal time within 30 minutes.2. Avoid feeding high-calorie foods. Do not add cooked meat to every meal. Feed high-quality dog food as the main food.
3. Reduce snack feeding, try to only use it during training, and don’t give it at ordinary times.
4. Do not feed foods high in oil and salt such as human food or leftovers. This may not only cause the bichon to be overweight, but also affect the quality of the hair due to excessive oil and salt intake, leading to roughness, dullness, and even hair loss. Skin diseases etc.
5. Ensure that your Bichon Frize gets a certain amount of exercise every day, take it out for walks more often, play with your dog with toys to guide it to move, and avoid obesity caused by boredom and depression.
What to do if the Bichon Frize is underweight
1. Choose a high-quality dog food with comprehensive nutrition and low oil and salt content as the staple food, and add appropriate amounts of chicken breast, pork, chicken, and fish. Use high-protein foods as complementary foods, and feed nutritional paste 1-2 times a week.2. Feed vegetables and fruits in moderation to help supplement trace elements.
3. Expose yourself to the sun appropriately for photosynthesis, promote nutrient absorption and supplement calcium.
4. Try to feed as few snacks as possible, and do not feed human food to prevent dogs from being picky eaters.
5. Add pet probiotics to dog food to help adjust the probiotics in the dog's intestines to normal levels, while inhibiting harmful bacteria that may damage intestinal health, enhance immunity, and promote nutrient absorption.