Scottie

Size
The Scottish Terrier should have a thick body and heavy bone. The principal objective must be symmetry and balance without exaggeration. Equal consideration shall be given to height, weight, length of back and length of head. Height at withers for either sex should be about 10 inches. The length of back from withers to set-on of tail should be approximately 11 inches. Generally, a well-balanced Scottish Terrier dog should weigh from 19-22 punds and a bitch from 18- 21 pounds.

Color
Black, wheaten or brindle of any color. Many black and brindle dogs have sprinklings of white or silver hairs in their coats which are normal and not to be penalized. White can be allowed only on the chest and chin and that to a slight extent only.

Bichon Frise

Size
The preferred size range is 9 1/2 to 11 1/2 inches for dogs and bitches. However, according to the AKC Bichon Frise Standard, males and females, 9 - 12 inches, are still considered in the standard. The AKC does not specify how much the dog should weigh. However, the normal Bichon weight is approximately 10 - 18 pounds, depending on the size of the dog.

Color
The Bichon Frise is a white dog. The contrast between the white coat and the black nose, halos,  and eye rims is what the ideal specimen is known for and should be adhered to. There is some allowance made in the AKC Standard for shadings in small amounts. Puppies are often born with shadings of buff, apricot, or cream. However, these shadings usually disappear by the time the dog is 12 months old.

Halos
Halos are the black or dark brown skin that surrounds the eyes. Proper skin coloring around the eyes, accentuate the eyes and enhances the expression. A lack of skin pigment gives the impression of a blank look instead of an expressive look.

Tear Stains
Staining to the face (under the eyes and around the muzzle) are of particular concern to many Bichon owners because it detracts from an otherwise white coat. This is primarily a cosmetic problem, however, tear stains may be due to eye problems, blocked tear ducts, ingrown eyelashes or other physical problems.
A vet should see the dog to eliminate these as a cause. Staining can be difficult to control and in most cases cannot be entirely cleaned up. Some success has been seen with a change of diet or drinking bottled water. Commercial  eye washes and "tear stain remover" are on the market for those who are particularly concerned. You must remember all animals tear stain to a degree. It is not harmful, just more noticeable in a white coated dog.

Grooming
It is imperative that the Bichon undergo regular grooming otherwise the coat mats. Since the Bichon does not shed, mats are a serious concern, as they may result in skin sores, tearing and skin disease. Heavily matted animals must be shaved to solve the problem. Grooming means a thorough brushing at least once a week (and then you will find mats but they shouldn't be too bad). Daily brushing is much better. If done on a daily basis, it will take approximately 15 minutes. "Pet cut" Bichons will have a shorter coat and should go to the groomer for a haircut every 6-8 weeks. "Show cut" Bichons, in full show coat, (they coat is kept longer) should to to the groomer at least monthly or sooner. Bichons are also hypoallerginic.
"Pet" or "show" cut, Bichons may need to be bathed in between grooming appointments. First, brush and comb them out completely and remove any mats. If mats are left in, they are impossible to get out after the coat gets wet. After the bath, you will need to blow dry while brushing the coat out. The average time it takes to bathe and brush out a Bichon is 1 1/2 to 2 hours, if the dig is in pet cut, much longer if the Bichon is in show coat. These times do not include the time it takes to trim the nails (on a weekley basis) and pluck the hair from the ear. Also, you should trim the hair covering the Bichon's pad. Never use a clipper on their feet.