Bichon Frise grooming
A Bichon Frise needs a professional groom every 4 to 6 weeks, and brushing at home every other day. A full groom for a Bichon Frise with NogPets is from R460.
Also called: bichon.
The coat
A soft undercoat under a curly outer coat, white.
- A professional groom
- Every 4 to 6 weeks.
- Brushing at home
- Every other day.
- Shedding
- Very little.
- The usual style
- A rounded scissor cut, often a round 'powder puff' head.
- Shaving
- A short clip is normal for this breed. Leave enough coat to protect the skin from sun.
What it costs
Our prices for a small dog with a long coat, the size of a typical Bichon Frise. The weight and coat of your own dog set the final price.
- Full groom About 75 minutes from R460
- Bath & brush About 55 minutes from R360
- De-shed treatment Added to a groom from R120
Our own van grooms in Stellenbosch. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you. A R10 fee is added when you pay by card. Cash on the day has no fee.
What a groomer watches for
- Mats close to the skin
- Tear and mouth stains
- Skin allergies
- Ticks and fleas: common in South Africa, and easy to miss in a thick coat
Bichon Frise grooming questions
How often should a Bichon Frise be groomed?
Every 4 to 6 weeks by a groomer. At home: every other day.
Should I shave my Bichon Frise?
A short clip is normal for a Bichon Frise. Leave enough coat to protect the skin from sun.
How much does it cost to groom a Bichon Frise?
With NogPets in Stellenbosch, a full groom for a Bichon Frise is from R460 and a bath and brush from R360, plus R120 for a de-shed treatment. Your dog's own weight and coat set the final price. Anywhere else in South Africa, send a photo on WhatsApp and we connect you with a groomer near you.
Does a Bichon Frise shed?
Very little.