BIOL 2470 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Bichon, English Saddle, Ankle
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Three varieties: standard over 15 , miniature between 10-15 , toy under 10 . Show patterns: continental, english saddle, puppy trim (dogs under 12 months) Common colours; apricot, black, blue, brown, caf au lait, cream, gray, red, white. Known as hypoallergenic but it does shed. For brushing: pets; slicker, show; pin brush. White coated tend to have more sensitive skin, be cautious of blade length and direction as well as the products used. Drying technique extremely important, fluff dry; work quickly so hair doesn"t curl. Forgiving coat; does not grow in any one direction, so following the grain is not as important as other breeds. Try to do the best you can on all areas prior to bathing. Similar coat type, dealt with the same as far as brushing, bathing, drying and product choices. Ears; should blend into head, no distinct line between the topknot and ears: should be no longer than the nose.
