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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.

Though there are many deviations from the Bichon Frise standard, these are no more or no less than what is common among most breeds. Though if a fault is noticed in the Bichon Frise, it must be penalized to no more than the amount of deviation from the standard. In addition, as far as the height mentioned in the standard goes, you should not expect the Bichon Frise to be more than nine and a half inches to eleven and a half inches in either gender.

The Bichon Frise standard is very clear about the qualities that are desired in the breed with regard to general appearance, proportion and substance and which must be present in any Bichon Frise. Thus, the well-bred Bichon Frise should be larger by a quarter at the front-most point in his body as compared to the height at his withers, and the bone should be well contained without being too coarse or too fine.

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.

When all is said and done, the Bichon Frise standard has laid out the way that the breed should look, and what its size as well as proportion and substance should be. In addition, there are certain guidelines as to its physical build, and its coat and color also should conform to standards.

With a fluffy white coat the Bichon Frise is very cute, knows it and demands attention. It is the calm, even temper of the breed that makes it such a wonderful family pet and lifetime companion.

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.

Also, the Bichon Frise personality must be affectionate, gentle as well as of good temper, which should ensure that he would make an ideal family dog.

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