The story of Chilli...

In the Dog Breed 'bible' the Bichon Frise is described as "playful, feisty, gentle, cheerful, affectionate, sensitive". Not a bad list of attributes for this small ball of white fur, and sweet Chilli was all of these things. The portrait was commissioned by a husband for his wife as a birthday gift, after the dog had passed away. She was totally thrilled with the surprise!