What are the characteristics of the Bichon Frise? The Bichon Frise’s ears are pendulous and generally hidden in the coat. The eyes are round and the pupils are black or dark brown; the coat is double-layered inside and out, with the inner coat soft and dense and the outer coat coarse and elastic; the Bichon Frise’s body is small and cute, but the gait is steady and strong, and running is easy and stretchy. 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. Eyes that are too large or excessively prominent, almond-shaped eyes and crooked eyes do not meet the criteria for a purebred. The muzzle is very well proportioned to the length of the head. The black lips are delicate but not pendulous. The Bichon Frise is known for its double coat that creates a fluffy appearance, with a fine, curly, silky coat and an abundance of curls, divided into an upper coat and an undercoat. It must be trimmed frequently and the texture of the coat is most important. The undercoat is soft and thick, while the outer coat is coarse and curly. The Bichon Frise is white in color, with cream and almond colors in addition to white, with light yellow, cheese or apricot shades around the ears or on the body. Mature individuals with more than 10% of the total coat in other colors are considered defective. In terms of Bichon Frise action, the traditional Bichon Frise runs with precise ease and is stretched out, and when viewed from the side, the front legs and hind legs are stretched out, to coordinate with each other, the forequarters are stretched out easily, the hind drive is strong and powerful, the back is held with firmness, and a medium distance is maintained between the hind legs, no matter what.
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