The Queen Mother Has Arrived, and She Is Utterly Fluffy
Wise, dignified, and utterly fluffy, the queen mother has arrived. This white Bichon Frise peers out from beneath a delicate black lace veil that drapes over her cloud of curls and falls softly around her shoulders. Her dark eyes and button nose stand out against the bright white fur. She wears a gown of black velvet embroidered with gold fleur-de-lis, and several strands of pearls loop gracefully across her chest. The dramatic shadows of the painting make her white coat glow like candlelight in a darkened palace hall.
The Bichon Frise is a cheerful, affectionate companion dog with a long history in European courts, where small white dogs were popular with nobility. Today, Bichons are known for their happy dispositions and adaptability to city and country life alike. Their curly coat sheds very little, but it grows continuously and needs regular grooming, usually brushing several times a week and professional trims every month or two, to prevent mats. Bichons are also prone to tear staining around the eyes, which gentle daily wiping can help manage. They tend to dislike being left alone for long stretches, so they do best with people who are home often.
Few royals could carry off a black lace veil with such grace. This queen mother looks ready to dispense gentle wisdom, along with the occasional well-earned treat for good behavior.
