The Bichon Frise General Appearance | Dogs

By MaryStevenson
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The Bichon Frise standard describes the Bichon Frise dog's appearance as being sturdy and yet small and it is also a powder puff of a dog that is distinct from the Bichon family because only the Bichon Frise has a double coat. In addition, the standard mentions it as being an amiable creature that shows off a happy demeanor. The breed generally is not taller than nine and a half inches to eleven and a half inches for either gender.

The average purebred Bichon Frise is also known to have deviations from the American Kennel Club standard, much like any other breed, though the standard may not actually specify all possible faults. Whatever faults are noticed from the ideal defined by the Bichon Frise standard can be penalized to the extent that the faults deviate from the standard. According to the standard, it is normal for the males as well as females to stand between nine and a half inches to eleven inches in height.

There are certain specifications that the Bichon Frise standard lays down with regard to the proportion, and substance of the Bichon Frise including that the body from the front portion being a quarter as long than the height at the dog's withers, and that the body should be compact as well as a coat that is neither too coarse or too fine. Other aspects that you need to pay attention to, as laid down by the Bichon Frise standard, are that the correct shape and form of the head, eyes, ears, skull, muzzle and stop as well as its nose, lips and bite.

A well-bred Bichon Frise should also possess a long neck that must blend well with its shoulders. And the chest must also be well developed and it should be adequately wide to allow the Bichon Frise to move his feet easily. The tail should be well developed and must curve back in a stylish as well as elegant manner and should rest with grace on the back of the dog.

The Bichon Frise should move freely without effort. The happy disposition should shine through in the trot, especially in the show ring. The head should be held high, showing a confident manner.

Though there would hardly be any instances when you will find a Bichon Frise that possesses all of the required qualities, the more it is free from faults, the better will be its outlook, temperament and other qualities.

In its movement, the Bichon Frise standard states that he should move freely as well as cautiously and without any effort, and when racing it should hold its head as well as neck in a straight manner.

The personality of the Bichon Frise is gentle and it also has an even temper while also being very affectionate and thus has all the qualities that make for an ideal family dog.

About the Author

About the author: Mary Stevenson is a passionate lover of the Bichon Frise and has a popular website that can teach you how to have a happy, healthy and well behaved Bichon Frise. Among other topics there, you can also learn all about Bichon Frise Types plus a whole lot more.

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