The size of the Bichon Frize is very well-proportioned, and the height of the Bichon Frize should be between 9.5 inches and 11.5 inches. If some Bichon Frize dogs are slightly taller, but all indicators and appearance are very standard and well-proportioned, then they can be appropriately relaxed. But no matter what, a good purebred Bichon Frize should be no less than 9 inches and no more than 12 inches tall at the withers. Beyond this range, it cannot be considered a first-class purebred Bichon Frize.
The eyes of the Bichon Frize are round and located directly in front of the head; the best eye color is black or dark brown, and there is a circle of black or brown skin surrounding the Bichon Frize's small round eyes. Overly large or prominent eyes, almond-shaped eyes, and crooked eyes are not considered purebred standards. If the Bichon Frize's eyes are not black or dark brown, but other colors, it is not a purebred Bichon Frize.
The Bichon Frize's ears are droopy and hidden in long, flowing hair. If you pull the ear toward the nose, the length of the pinna can extend to the middle of the muzzle. The ears are set slightly higher than the level of the eyes and relatively forward on the head. So it's his ears that become part of his face when he's alert.
The Bichon Frize's tail is very hairy. The tail is flush with the topline and curled gently behind the back, so that the hair on the tail rests against the back. When the tail is extended toward the head, it should reach at least halfway to the withers. A low-set tail, a tail carried perpendicular to the back, or a tail that droops backwards are serious faults. Spiral tails are a serious fault.
