How can I tell if a Bichon is a purebred? A purebred Bichon Frise has a well-proportioned body with a shoulder height of 9-12 inches, round eyes, large eye spacing, black or dark brown eyes, curly, dense, soft, fluffy and flexible hair, and a basic white color. The shoulder height of a female Bichon Frise is the same as the shoulder height of a male Bichon Frise. The eyes of a purebred Bichon Frise are round and in the front of the head; the best eye color is black or dark brown, with a circle of black or brown skin surrounding the Bichon’s small round eyes. Overly large or protruding eyes, almond-shaped eyes, and crooked eyes do not meet the criteria for a purebred. If the Bichon’s eyes are not black or dark brown, but some other color, it is not a purebred Bichon. 3. ears The ears droop and are hidden in the long, flowing coat. If the ears are pulled toward the nosepiece, the length of the ear extends to the middle of the muzzle. The position of the ears is slightly higher than the level where the eyes are located, and in a more forward position of the head. When he is alert, the ears become part of the face.4. ProportionsA purebred Bichon Frise has a very well-proportioned body, let’s say that the distance from the dog’s chest to the dog’s hips is 1/4 more than the dog’s entire shoulder height. And the whole body shape is relatively compact. It will not look stout, nor will it look slender.5. Color Generally purebred Bichons have many characteristics, the most reliable hair is white, because some bad dog dealers will use Poodle and Bichon cross to pass it off, not purebred Bichons. The first 3 months of a Bichon Frise has no fetal hair and only one color, pure white and cream. So if the color is not white it is basically not a purebred Bichon Frise. Of course having a few yellow hairs is normal for Bichon ears, which slowly fade as they grow up. But the best thing to do is to buy pure white. Also see if the black head on the nose is all black. Also, pay attention to the eyes. When selecting a dog with more black eyes and less white eyes, more white eyes are impure.
