The Bichon Frise (curly lap dog in French)is a small breed of dog of the Bichon type. The Bichon Frise is a member of the Non-Sporting Group of dog breeds in the United States, and a member of the Toy Dog Group in the United Kingdom. The Bichon Frise is often depicted as a French dog. Although the bichon breed is originally Spanish, used as sailing dogs, but when the French took over, this gentle dog breed became a common lap dog.