I wanted a bichon frise too, until my friend put me off she has one, like said above its hyper and constantly requires attention.
My OH has put me off since we are TTC,... he said i already require too much attention let alone a bichon frise.
Beautiful dogs tho, i also love the maltese dogs as well!!!!
Oh my friend only found a bichon frise after 6 months of huntin one down in scotland.