What type of breed are these dogs?

A Bichon Frise meaning ('curly-haired dog' in French) is a small breed of dog of the bichon type often confused with the 'poodle' breed. The French word bichon comes from Middle French bichon ('small dog'). The Bichon Frise is often depicted as a French dog. Although the Bichon breed type is originally Spanish, used as sailing dogs, also as herding dogs sometimes, the French developed them into a gentle lap-dog variety. Modern bichons have developed into four types or categories: the Bichon Frise or Tenerife, the Maltese, the Bolognese, and the Havanese. These bichon types are often treated as separate breeds.

The American Kennel Club refers to the Bichon Frise as "merry" and "curious," and the breed standard calls for a dog that is "gentle mannered, sensitive, playful and affectionate." The dogs are generally very sociable and do well with an owner who takes them along on outings, and are affectionate and intelligent. If affiliated with a particular territory and encouraged by owners, they can become very territorial. Developed as a companion-dog breed, the Bichon Frise tends to get along well with both children and other animals. these dogs are very obedient if training is started early and continued constantly.