The Princess Sat Very Still in Her Great Lace Ruff and Her Pearls
A fluffy white Bichon Frise sits perfectly still in a ruff of white lace as wide as a dinner plate. A string of tiny pearls winds through the curls on top of her head like a headband, and several strands of larger pearls hang down her chest. Her gown is deep crimson velvet stitched with gold fleurs-de-lis, and her black button eyes and nose stand out like three polished jet beads. A candle glows warmly to the left, and the whole portrait has the hush of a quiet evening in a palace.
The artist placed the white fur, white lace, and white pearls close together, a daring choice that makes the picture shimmer. The crimson robe gives it weight and keeps all that whiteness from fading into the dark background.
Bichon Frises are cheerful, affectionate small dogs with a curly, powder-puff coat. They tend to love people and play, and they can be a good fit for families and apartments. The coat does not tangle itself away, though: it needs brushing several times a week and professional trims every month or so to stay healthy. Some Bichons are prone to tear staining, so gentle face cleaning helps. They do not like being left alone for long periods, so plan for company, and ask your vet about dental care.
A princess like this never needs to raise her voice, because a single hopeful look gets her everything she wants.
