They are disqualified for show in solid colors without the white markings on the muzzle, the collar, chest, fore and
hind legs below the hocks.
Coat on the front of the forelegs up to the elbows and
the hind legs below the thighs is short and smooth.
All curled areas are clearly defined by curls of sufficient length to form a sharp contrast with the smooth coat on face, throat, tail and
hind legs below the hocks.
Not only is Bruce missing both
his hind legs below the mid-joint, his ears are also misshapen from an old injury.
Not exact matches
The lowest point of the Bichon chest reaches the elbow or
below and flows smoothly along the ribs and abdomen to a moderate tuck - up in front of the
hind legs.
On the head, front of the forelegs, and
below the hock joints on the front of the
hind legs, the hair is short and fine.
The
hind legs above the hocks are covered profusely with hair; and
below the hocks are fairly smooth.
Traditionally, veterinarians fit dogs with
hind leg conditions with casts that immobilize from the joints above and
below the condition.