Bichon Frisé

A cheerful, sturdy little companion whose dense curly coat, over a soft undercoat, traps shed hair rather than dropping it on the carpet. The catch is that trapped hair mats quickly, especially behind the ears and under the legs, so expect thorough brushing most days and a professional groom about once a month. Bichons are usually friendly with visitors and other dogs, which helps when the allergic person is a partner who will end up sharing the sofa.