They can live between 12-15 years old, and it will depend on a good diet and exercise. There are some cases in which the bichon frise has lived up to 19 years.
Diet and exercise are things that owners can control, so we recommend emphasizing a healthy diet such as BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) or homemade food because this will help to prevent chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, and so on.