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A white-haired woman in a green quilted vest brushes a white Bichon Frise with a pink brush on wooden porch steps. 5 / 39

Every Evening Grandma Ruth Takes Out the Pink Brush. Cotton Knows Exactly Why.

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The porch light behind the open door glows warm and gold as evening comes on. Ruth sits on the worn wooden steps with a pink brush in hand, working slowly through Cotton's curly white coat. The Bichon stands patiently on a little mat, tail plumed up behind him, eyes half-closed with the calm of a dog who knows the routine and rather enjoys it. Potted plants line the steps, a pair of slippers waits just inside the doorway, and a basket of blankets sits in the hall.

Brushing is one of the most important parts of caring for a Bichon Frise. Their soft, curly coat sheds very little, which many people love, but that means loose hair gets trapped close to the skin instead of falling out. Without regular brushing, it can form tight mats that pull and hurt. Many owners brush a few times a week, or even daily, working in small sections all the way down to the skin. A slicker brush and a metal comb are common tools. Short, calm sessions with treats help a dog learn to enjoy grooming, and most Bichons also need a professional trim every month or two. If you find mats that are close to the skin, a groomer can remove them safely.

Beyond keeping the coat tidy, brushing is a quiet way to spend time together. Ruth and Cotton look like they have turned it into a little evening ritual, and it suits them both perfectly.

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