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The Bichon Frise may be small in size, but he is sturdy and also white in color (in most cases) and it is a powder puff of a dog. Its merry temperament is easy to see when you look into its inquisitive eyes and also observe the jaunty manner with which he carries his plumed tail. What’s more, the Bichon Frise standard does not reveal any great exaggerations or faults in the breed and thus you will normally find the Bichon Frise to be free from imbalances or unsound movements.

While observing the Bichon Frise, it will be immediately become apparent that its forward-most part is about a quarter longer than the height at its withers. In addition, you should expect it to have inquisitive and soft eyes, though a large and bulging eye is a sure sign of a fault in the breed as too are eyes are in the shape of an almond. According to the standard, the Bichon Frise should also have ears that flop and are covered by a long as well as flowing coat.

The Bichon Frise standard is very clear about the qualities that are desired in the breed with regard to general appearance, proportion and substance and which must be present in any Bichon Frise. Thus, the well-bred Bichon Frise should be larger by a quarter at the front-most point in his body as compared to the height at his withers, and the bone should be well contained without being too coarse or too fine.

A well-bred Bichon Frise should also possess a long neck that must blend well with its shoulders. And the chest must also be well developed and it should be adequately wide to allow the Bichon Frise to move his feet easily. The tail should be well developed and must curve back in a stylish as well as elegant manner and should rest with grace on the back of the dog.

The Bichon Frise standard requires that the Bichon Frise must have shoulder blades and upper arms as well as forearms of equal length, and the bones in its legs must be straight while pasterns must show a bit of a slant.

Though there would hardly be any instances when you will find a Bichon Frise that possesses all of the required qualities, the more it is free from faults, the better will be its outlook, temperament and other qualities.

All in all, the Bichon Frise standard lays down the requirements pertaining to its appearance, size and proportion as well as substance as too its physical build, not to forget the coat texture and color as well as gait and temperament of the Bichon Frise breed.

Also, the Bichon Frise personality must be affectionate, gentle as well as of good temper, which should ensure that he would make an ideal family dog.