The difference between Pomeranian and Bichon Frise

What is the difference between Pomeranian and Bichon Frise? The Bichon’s ears are pendulous, while the Boomer’s ears are mostly erect; the Bichon is mostly curly, divided into upper and lower coats; the Boomer’s upper coat is long, straight and vertical, while the lower coat is short, thick and cotton wool-like; the Bichon’s tail is positioned flush with the back line and gently curled behind it, while the Boomer’s tail is thick and long and curls upward to the back. The Bichon’s ears are pendulous and hidden in the long, flowing fur. The ears are positioned slightly above the eyes and in a more forward position. The black or dark brown eyes are surrounded by black or very set brown skin, and the eye ring itself is black. The muzzle is very well proportioned to the length of the head. The black lips are delicate but not pendulous. The thighs are well muscled and slightly wider apart. The fore drive extends easily and the hind drive is powerful. The tail has many feathers and the tail is positioned flush with the dorsal line and gently curled behind. Boomer’s head is rather short, with a broad and flat skull cap shaped like a fox’s head. The eyes are medium sized, bronze, slightly oval in shape, with moderately spaced black orbits. The end of the nose is thin and wedge-shaped, and the nose is the same color as the coat. The ears are small, closely spaced, mostly erect, like those of a fox. The chest is thick and the body is compact. The front legs are straight and parallel to each other. The thighs are moderately muscular. The wrists are straight and strong, and the paws are arched and compact, not turned inward or outward. The Pomeranian’s unique feature is the feathered tail, which is thick and long, and is carried upward onto the back. The Bichon Frise is famous for its double coat forming a fluffy shape with a slim, curly, silky soft, richly curled coat that is divided into an upper coat and an undercoat that must be trimmed frequently, with the texture of the coat being most important. The undercoat is soft and thick, while the outer coat is coarse, hard and curly. The coat color is not only white, but also creamy yellow and almond. The upper layer of the coat is long, straight and vertical, while the lower layer of the coat is short, thick and cotton wool-like. The head, ears, front side of the front and back legs and feet are covered with short, thick (soft) hair. The rest of the body has a long and abundant coat. It is not curled, wavy or corded, and does not separate on the back. The neck and shoulders are covered with coarse bristles. The hind side of the front legs is well trimmed. The hind legs are richly trimmed from the rump to the fly joint. The tail is like a broomstick.

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