A Bichon Frise and a Snowman Make a Perfectly Matched Pair

Two round white figures sit side by side in the snow, and one of them is wearing a scarf. The Bichon Frise has curly white fur, dark button eyes and an expression of calm curiosity, while the snowman beside him grins with coal eyes, a carrot nose and a knitted grey scarf. Snow covers the lawn, bare bushes peek out behind them, and a house stands in the background under a pale winter sky.

Bichon Frises are cheerful, sociable little dogs with a curly, cotton-like coat that needs regular grooming to prevent matting. Snow tends to cling to those curls and form icy clumps, so a gentle towel-dry after playing outside is important. They love people and play, and they do well when they're included in family activities, even a snowman build. Small dogs can get cold fast, so keep winter outings short, and talk to your vet if you're unsure how much cold your dog can handle.

We'll call him Marshmallow. He seems unsure whether the snowman is a friend or a rival, as they match each other in color and attitude. Neither of them says a word. If the snowman could wear the dog's grin, they'd be twins, and a tidy pair for any winter yard. Whatever the snowman thinks, the little dog has clearly decided he's a worthy neighbor, and the yard feels friendlier for having both of them in it.