It would be easy to confuse the Bichon Frise with a mobile powder puff. It has a double coat that makes the outer coat textured and puffy. The inner coat has a silky appearance. An active, loving powder puff with black nose and eyes. To meet the AKC standards, the body must be white but may have shading of apricot, buff or cream. The dogs do not shed but their hair is constantly growing so they can turn out to be high maintenance. As with any dog you should be sure that you are willing and able to put up with their needs before inviting one into your home. Many of the breed that ends up in bichon rescue shelters end up there because their owners did not research for a good match.The early history of the Bichon Frise would indicate that their popularity grew from a seemingly bichon rescue effort....