Introduction. Hyperacusis is an extreme aversion and hypersensitivity to sounds that are generally not an issue to others. Electrical and machine noises, as well as sudden high-pitched noises, are usually hard to tolerate for people with hyperacusis (examples are listed in the box on this page). However, any sound can potentially trigger a reaction in someone with hyperacusis â even the sound of their own voice.
The Look of a Bichon Frise. Bichon Frises are small and sturdy with distinctive puffball coats, sometimes groomed âlion-styleâ with a close-cut body and puffy mane. They have slightly rounded heads, medium-length muzzles, hanging ears (usually covered in hair) and protruding black noses. Their dark eyes have a curious and lively expression.
If you are looking for a âteddy bearâ dog, the Bichon Frise Shih Tzu mix, also called a Shichon or Zuchon, may be just the one for you. It is by some estimates, one of the best mixed breed, or âdesignerâ, dogs available. The Shichon is small â about 9 to 12 inches in height and 10 to 15 pounds when adult. Shichons have an average lifespan of between 12 and 15 years.