Size Male and female Bichons are approximately 9.5″ to 11.5″ tall at the shoulder, with proportionality being the first consideration. If outside this size range, but proven to be very good individuals, appropriate relaxation of the standard is allowed. In any case, however, shoulder height should not exceed 12 inches or be less than 9 inches. Minimum shoulder height standards do not apply to puppies. Proportional body length (the distance from the foremost point of the chest to the last point of the rump) is approximately 1/4 more than the shoulder height. the distance from the rump to the base of the chest is approximately 1/2 the distance from the rump to the ground. conformation: compact with medium bone mass. Neither rough nor slender in appearance. The gait trot is spacious, precise and easy. When viewed from the side, the extension of the front and hind legs are coordinated with each other, the front torso extends easily, the hind limbs drive strongly, and the back line remains firm. During the movement, the head and neck were slightly erect, and as the speed increased, the limbs tended to converge toward the center line of the body. When leaving, the hind legs are kept at a medium distance from each other and the foot pads can be seen. Coming or going, the movement is precise and correct. Gentle and disciplined temperament, sensitive, mischievous, and affectionate. A pleasant attitude is characteristic of this breed and is easily satisfied by small things. Head 1. soft expression, deep eyes, curious and alert. 2. round, black or dark brown eyes. Directly in front. Eyes that are too large or excessively prominent, almond-shaped eyes and crooked eyes are defects. Around the eyes, black or very dark brown skin surrounds the eyes, which is necessary to accentuate the eyes and emphasize the expression. The eye circle itself must be black. Under-pigmented or completely lacking pigmentation around the eyes, producing an expressionless or dull expression look, is a clear defect. Eyes of any color other than black or dark brown are a serious defect. 3. Ears that droop and are hidden in long, flowing hairs. If the ears are pulled in the direction of the noseglasses, the length of the ears can extend to the middle of the muzzle. The position of the ears is slightly higher than the horizontal line where the eyes are located, and in a more forward position of the head. So when he is alert, the ears become part of the face.4. The head is slightly domed, allowing a rounded shape toward the eyes. Stop: slightly clear. 5. The muzzle is very well proportioned to the head, and the ratio of the length of the muzzle to the head is 3:4. The length of the muzzle is the distance from the nasal mirror to the stop, and the length of the head is the distance from the stop to the posterior occipital bone. The imaginary line connected via the outer corner of the eye and the tip of the nose exactly forms an equilateral triangle. The outline below the eyes is slightly defined. However, it should not be too much, and form a weak or thin front face. The jaw is strong. 6. The nasal mirror is prominent and always black. Lips: Black, delicate, but not pendulous. 7. Bite clipped bite and A protruding upper jaw bite or a protruding lower jaw bite is a serious defect. Curved or non-linear teeth are allowed, but missing teeth are a serious defect. Trunk 1. The neck is long and proudly raised, erect behind the head. Smoothly integrated into the scapula. The length of the neck, from the posterior occipital bone to the shoulder of the horse, is about 1/3 of the distance from the forehead to the buttocks. 2. The back line is horizontal, except for the straight, muscular and rounded arch of the lumbar region. Body: The chest is fairly well developed and the width allows for free and unrestrained movement of the forelimbs. The lowest point of the chest extends at least to the elbow. The ribs are moderately held up and extend backward to a short, muscular loin. The anterior chest is very pronounced and projects a little further forward than the shoulder joint. The lower abdominal curve is moderately raised. 3. The tail has many hairs and is positioned flush with the dorsal line and gently curled behind, so that the hairs on the tail rest on the back. When the tail is extended toward the head, it reaches at least halfway to the shoulder rung of the horse. A low tail position, a tail raised to a position perpendicular to the back, or a tail that droops backward are all serious defects. A spiral tail is a very serious defect.4. Scapula The scapula is approximately equal in length to the upper arm bone. The scapula slopes backward at approximately a 45 degree angle. The upper arm bone extends backward so that the elbow can be located just below the horse’s shoulder ridge when viewed from the side.5. The forelimb bone is moderate; the forearm and wrist are neither bowed nor curved. Joint: slightly inclined relative to the vertical line. The wolf claws can be removed.6. The paws are tight and rounded, similar to the so-called cat’s foot, pointing directly forward, neither curved inward nor turned outward.7. The pads of the feet are black. Toenails: controlled in a relatively short state. 8, thighs The thighs are properly angled, muscular and slightly wider apart. The first thigh and the second thigh are roughly equal in length, combined in a moderately bent knee joint. From the flying section to the foot claw this part of the hind leg is completely perpendicular to the ground. The wolf paws can be removed. The paws are tight and round, and the pads of the feet are black. Coat 1. Texture The texture of the coat is most important. The undercoat is soft and thick, while the outer coat is coarse, slightly stiff and curly. The combination of the two types of hair, when touched, produces a soft and solid feeling, and the feeling of patting up is as elastic as plush or velvet. After bathing and brushing, the coat stands on the body and produces an overall powder puff effect. A bristly coat is not necessary. Soft coats, silky coats, coats that are flat against the body, or lacking undercoats are all very serious defects. Trimming: The coat needs to be trimmed to show the natural curves of the body. All parts are round in color and should not be cut so short as to appear over trimmed or show a four square appearance. Head trim, whiskers, moustache ears and tail are kept longer in length. The long hair on the head is trimmed to a rounded appearance. The backline is trimmed horizontally and the coat must retain sufficient length to maintain the powder puff shaped appearance of the breed. 2. Color The color of the Bichon Frise is white with light yellow, cheese or apricot shading around the ears or on the body. Mature individuals with more than 10% of the total coat in other colors on their bodies are defective. However, the presence of these allowed colors on the body of a puppy is not a defect.
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