Poochon vs Labradoodle vs Bichon Frise – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Poochon	Labradoodle	Bichon Frise
Origins	Australia	Australia	Spain Belgium
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Group	Designer Dogs	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	560	556	46
Reviews	1	1	4
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Other Names	Cross between the Toy Poodle and Bichon Frise	Labrador Retriever + Poodle	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon
Breed Type	Cross Breed	Cross Breed	Purebred
AKC Group	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition	Not recognized by any clubs.	Australian Labradoodle Association International Australian Labradoodle Association	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale Kennel Club of Great Britain North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Australian National Kennel Council Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club The Bichon Frise Club Of America
Price	800-1000	$1000-$2000	$700-$1000

General Appearance - Poochon vs Labradoodle vs Bichon Frise

Size	Small	Large	Small
Weight	6-15 pounds (3-7 kg)	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Avg. Weight	9.5 pounds (4.5 kg)	57.5 pounds (26 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height	10-15 inches (25-38 cm)	Male: 22 - 24 inches (50 – 60 cm), Female: 20 - 22 inches (50 - 55 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Avg. Height	12.5 inches (31.5 cm)	Male: 23 inches (58 cm), Female: 21 inches (53.5 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Hair & Care - Poochon vs Labradoodle vs Bichon Frise

Coat	Coarse Wavy	Fine Variety of coat types	Curly
Colors	Cream Tan Apricot Black Grey	Gold Apricot Caramel Chalky white Black Café Cream Silver Chocolate Parchment Blue They can also have parti-colored coats, which consist of brindles, phantom, patched, or sable colors.	White Apricot Buff Cream
Grooming	Easy to groom: The Poochon doesn't require a lot of grooming.	Average: The Labradoodle requires average grooming effort.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.
Shedding Level	Poochons shed none to minimal.	Labradoodles shed moderately.	Bichon Frises are low shedders.

Characteristics - Poochon vs Labradoodle vs Bichon Frise

Temperament	Happy Intelligent Affectionate	Affectionate Intelligent Alert	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent
Intelligent Rank	Smart: Poochon's has great intelligence.	Smart: Labradoodle's has great intelligence.	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.
Trainability	Poochons are quite easy to train.	Labradoodles are easy to train.	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Poochon is a playful breed.	The Labradoodle is a highly playful breed.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	Poochons don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Poochons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Labradoodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Poochons need a lot of social interaction.	Labradoodles need a lot of social interaction.	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average to high: The Poochon is a vocal breed.	Average: The Labradoodle barks occasionally.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Poochons are average watchdogs.	Labradoodles are good watchdogs.	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Poochons are average defenders.	Labradoodles are average defenders.	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Poochon has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Poochons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Labradoodles have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Poochons tend to escape less than other breeds.	Labradoodles have average wanderlust potential.	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Poochons have an average prey drive, which means that they don't have a high impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals, but it might happen.	Labradoodles have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.
Apartment Friendly	Poochons are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Poochons adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Labradoodles adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Poochons tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Labradoodles tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.
Fighting Dog	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.	Not really In history, this breed was not really used for combat dog.

Good With - Poochon vs Labradoodle vs Bichon Frise

Stranger Friendly	Poochons are stranger friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very stranger friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Poochons are kid-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Poochons are cat-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are cat-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly	Poochons are very dog-friendly dogs.	Labradoodles are very dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.
Office Friendly	No Poochon is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Labradoodle is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Poochons are usually recommended for elderly people.	Labradoodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Poochons are usually friendly towards other pets.	Labradoodles are usually friendly towards other pets.	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Good For First Time Owners	No Poochons are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Labradoodles are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.	Not really A detection dog or sniffer dog is a dog that is trained to use its senses (mostly its smell) to detect substances such as explosives, illegal drugs, wildlife scat, currency, blood, and contraband electronics such as illicit mobile phones.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR)	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.	Not really The use of dogs in search and rescue (SAR) is a valuable component in wilderness tracking, natural disasters, mass casualty events, and in locating missing people.
Boat Dog	Not really Poochon breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Labradoodle breed usually likes being on a boat.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Health Factors - Poochon vs Labradoodle vs Bichon Frise

Health Issues	The Poochon is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Labradoodles are commonly healthy dogs.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Patellar Luxation Retinal Dysplasia Allergies Addison's Disease Bladder Stones Cushing's Syndrome	Ear Infections Hip Dysplasia Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Allergies Canine Diabetes Mellitus Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Hypothyroidism	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-14 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Poochons have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Labradoodles are high energy dogs.	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Exercise Need	Poochons need quite a lot of exercise.	Labradoodles need quite a lot of exercise.	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need	Poochons are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Labradoodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
Avg. daily food consumption	1 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	4 to 5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Tolerates warm and cold weather.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Poochon has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Labradoodle has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Poochon is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Labradoodle is a perfect example for low drooling tendency.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Poochon vs Labradoodle vs Bichon Frise

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days	60-64 days
How often can the have a litter?	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size	2-4 puppies	4-10 puppies	2-5 puppies
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