What are the characteristics of the Bichon Frise? The Bichon Frise’s character traits are kind and gentle, very loyal to the owner and wary of strangers; the Bichon Frise’s eyes are also distinctive, the shape must be round with black or dark brown pupils; the color can only be white, cream and almond, other colors do not qualify. Personality characteristics as the Bichon Frise is kinder, less flamboyant and gentle, very suitable for playing with children. The Bichon Frise’s loyalty to its owner is impeccable; it will also protect the owner’s safety, and if a stranger is close to the owner, it will think others are going to hurt the owner, and it will bark loudly at the stranger. The eyes of a purebred Bichon Frise are round and in 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, then it is not a purebred Bichon. Color Characteristics The Bichon Frise is white in color, with coat colors other than white, creamy yellow and almond, with light yellow, cheese or apricot shades around the ears or on the body. Mature individuals with more than 10% of their total coat in other colors are considered defective. The Bichon Frise is known for its double coat that creates a fluffy appearance, with a fine, curly, silky coat and abundant 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. Body Type The purebred Bichon Frise should first be very well-proportioned, while the height of the Bichon Frise should be between 9.5 inches and 11.5 inches. If the Bichon Frise is a little taller, but has a very standard and well-proportioned appearance, it may be possible to relax a little. However, a good purebred Bichon Frise should not be less than 9 inches tall at the shoulder and more than 12 inches tall. Beyond this range, it cannot be considered a purebred Bichon Frise.
