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Name	Afghan Hound	Bedlington Terrier	Bichon Frise
Origins	Afghanistan	United Kingdom	Spain Belgium
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Group	Hunting Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Companion Dogs
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Da Kochyano Spay Eastern Greyhound Persian Greyhound Ogar Afgan Sage Balochi Tazhi Spay Tazi Baluchi Hound	Rodbery Terrier Rothbury Terrier	Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Which is the smallest dog, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Large	Medium	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bedlington Terrier? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise weight comparison:	50-64 pounds (22-34 kg) Male: 50-60 pounds (23-27 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)	Male: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg), Female: 18-23 pounds (8-10 kg)	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	57 pounds (28 kg)	Male: 20.5 pounds (9 kg), Female: 20.5 pounds (9 kg)	10 pounds (4.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise height comparison:	27-29 inches (69-74 cm)	Male: 16-17 inches (41-43 cm), Female: 15-16 inches (38-41 cm)	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	28 inches (71.5 cm)	Male: 16.5 inches (42 cm), Female: 15.5 inches (39.5 cm)	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Which is more expensive?	$2000-$2500	$1800-$2000	$700-$1000
Availability Which is easier to get, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Very frequent: The Afghan Hound is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Bedlington Terrier is easier than average to get.	Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which is the smarter dog? Which is best? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise intelligence:	Low: The Afghan Hound is one of the dog breeds that have the lowest degree of obedience intelligence. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.	Average: It takes patience to teach this breed any tricks or commands, but the effort is worth it. See more.
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Trainability Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise trainability comparison.	Afghan Hound dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are easy to train. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
Least Obedient Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Easy To Train
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the best choice if you want a good watchdog. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Afghan Hound dogs can't provide protection for their territory. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are extremely protective guard dogs. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise behavior/temperament comparison:	Aloof Dignified Independent Clownish Happy	Playful Energetic Intelligent Affectionate Reliable Loyal Devoted	Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference?	Sensitive: Afghan Hound dogs don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household, and frequent guest visits. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise?	Average: Afghan Hound dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.	High: Bedlington Terrier dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.
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Social Needs Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise social needs comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs need for social interaction is average. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are a social breed. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct?	Afghan Hound dogs have high wanderlust potential, which means that this breed has a strong desire for exploring the world. See more.	The wanderlust potential of the Bedlington Terrier is strong enough to escape from home. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? Which can be better for hunting?	Afghan Hound dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have a high impulse to chase and catch something. See more.	Their prey drive is low. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise playfulness comparison:	Average: Afghan Hounds, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	Average: Bedlington Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise?	Low: The Afghan Hound barks none to minimal. See more.	Low to Average: The Bedlington Terrier rarely barks. See more.	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Very house-friendly dog the Afghan Hound breed.	Apartment-friendly dog the Bedlington Terrier breed.	Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed.
The Worst Dog Breeds for Apartment Living		Apartment Friendly Dogs List

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Afghan Hound dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Bedlington Terrier dogs adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Bichon Frise dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Bedlington Terrier dogs do best when a family member is at home during the day or if their workplace is dog-friendly so they can take the dog at work.	Bichon Frise dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Bite Characteristics Comparison

Bite Force PSI Which bite is stronger: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Afghan Hound bite force: Ordinary.	Between 200 and 400 PSI ⏺ Bedlington Terrier bite force: Ordinary.	Between 100 and 200 PSI 🔽 Bichon Frise bite force: Weak.
Dog Breeds With The Lowest Bite Force		Dog Breeds With the Strongest Bite Force
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low 🔽 The Afghan Hound has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bedlington Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise mouthiness comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs have an average tendency to nip, chew, playbite, or herd people. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise health comparison. Which is the healthier: Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise?	The Afghan Hound is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bedlington Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
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Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise health problems comparison:	Cataracts Allergies Cancer Hypothyroidism	No data available	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits?	Average The Afghan Hound should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bedlington Terrier should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise lifespan comparison. How long do Afghan Hound, Bedlington Terrier and Bichon Frise breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy?	12-14 years The average lifespan of Afghan Hound: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Bedlington Terrier: 15 years	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise?	Prefers cold weather The Afghan Hound can adapt well to harsh weather conditions, and also can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Bedlington Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Energy and Activity Comparison

Energy Level Who has more energy a Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise energy level comparison:	Afghan Hound dogs are high-energy dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Bichon Frise dogs have a lower energy level than other dogs.
Low-Energy Dog Breeds		High-Energy Dog Breeds
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Afghan Hound dogs need quite a lot of exercise.	Bedlington Terrier dogs have an average exercise need.	Bichon Frise dogs exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Afghan Hound dogs don't need too much sleep.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend too much time with sleeping.	Bichon Frise dogs like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.
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Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Diet and Weight Management Comparison

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	2 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals	Recommended daily amount: 1 to 1.5 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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise weight gain potential comparison:	Low: The Afghan Hound has good luck with genetics. See more.	Average: The Bedlington Terrier has an average risk for obesity. See more.	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.
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Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise coat comparison:	Fine	Curly	Curly
Colors What are the original Afghan Hound, Bedlington Terrier and Bichon Frise color?	Black Tan Red Blue Cream White Silver	Tan Blue Liver Sandy	Cream White Buff Apricot
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. See more.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or {name3 shedding:	Afghan Hound dogs shed moderately. See more.	Bedlington Terrier dogs shed none to minimal. See more.	Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. See more.
Low-Shedding Dog Breeds		Dog Breeds That Shed The Most
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.	3-4 weeks More often than average. These dog coats tend to be longer, softer, and oilier than short-haired breeds. See more.
Hypoallergenic Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes See more.	Yes See more.	Yes See more.
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Stinkiness Which dog breed smells the least? Which dog smells the most? Which is best, Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise?	Medium ⏺ The Afghan Hound has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium ⏺ The Bedlington Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least?	The Afghan Hound is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bedlington Terrier is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Afghan Hound dogs usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are generally with other pets.	Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Which dog is more friendly?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most stranger-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are stranger-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Are Aloof With Strangers		Dog Breeds That Are Friendly To Strangers
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Afghan Hound dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Afghan Hound dogs are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are average friendly towards cats.	Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Breeds That Get Along Well With Cats
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise?	Afghan Hound dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.	Bedlington Terrier dogs are dog-friendly dogs.	Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is good for the first-time owners: Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise?	Yes Afghan Hound dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bedlington Terrier dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Bichon Frise dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Afghan Hound is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bedlington Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Afghan Hounds are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bedlington Terriers are usually recommended for elderly people.	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise As a Working Dog Comparison

Service Dog Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. See more.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Afghan Hound or Bedlington Terrier or Bichon Frise? Which is better for autism?	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a therapy dog. See more.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.
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Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/sniffer dog?	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.	Not really They are not typically employed for this type of work, but there may be exceptional cases.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.	Not really This dog breed is not typically used as a search and rescue dog.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise?	Not really Afghan Hound breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bedlington Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.
Cart Pulling or Drafting Dog Which one could be a cart pulling or drafting dog?	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling. See more.
Fighting Dog / Military 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.

Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.	60-64 days See more.
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy. See more.
Litter Size How many puppies can Afghan Hound and Bedlington Terrier and Bichon Frise have?	6-8 puppies	3-6 puppies	2-5 puppies
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Afghan Hound vs Bedlington Terrier vs Bichon Frise Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1926 as a Hound breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1886 as a Terrier breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Recognized by FCI in the Sighthounds group, in the Long-haired or fringed Sighthounds section.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
Breed Recognition What other organizations and kennel clubs recognize these dog breeds?	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	No data available	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

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