How to groom a Bichon Frise

Coat Type

Curly / Thick

Recommended Grooming

The Bichon Frise should be Scissor Trimmed or Clipper Trimmed. The aim is to have the fur appear like a powder puff, clear of any noticeable lines or marks.

Notes

• Hair should be plucked from the ear canal, only as necessary
• Before bathing, remove any serious tangles or matts
• Remove any excess body hair and set pattern lines before bathing
• The ears reach to the nose. This proportion sets up the entire balance for the rest of the round head style. The jawline should be level with the ears
• Hand scissor top of the head. Head is broad and rounded with deep-set eyes
• The neck is long, arched and powerful. Leave coat a bit longer than on the body
• Legs are scissored full, straight and parallel, with the feet tight and rounded. The length of coat on the legs can range from 1 inch – 2 inches
• Hocks are well let down.
• Underline is neat, deep through chest and a slight rise to tuck up area
• Rump is tight and clean showing off a well angulated rear assembly with strong thighs
• The tail is left long and natural
• Finish with a light styling gel/mousse to add body to the leg coat, and control to the fall. Add shine with a fine mist of coat polish

Clipper Blade + Areas

• Body – 1” Comb Guide

Shampoo Recommendations

• Crisp/Coarse Coat Shampoos
• Whitening Shampoo

Tool Recommendations

• Nail Trimmers
• Forceps
• Clippers
• Slicker Brush
• Comb
• Straight Scissors
• Curved Scissors
• Thinners
• De-Shedding Tool
• De-Matting Tools

Additional Product Recommendations

• Blood Stopper
• Ear Care