Bichon Frise vs Australian Shepherd – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Australian Shepherd
Origins	Spain Belgium	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Pastoral Dogs (Herding Dogs)
Popularity Rank	46	17
Reviews	4	2
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Other Names	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Aussie, Little Blue Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1991 as a Herding breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) group, in the Sheepdogs section.
Breed Recognition	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	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. North American Purebred Registry, Inc. American Canine Association, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club New Zealand Kennel Club United Kennel Club Australian Shepherd Club Of America
Price	$700-$1000	$600-$800

General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Australian Shepherd

Size	Small	Large
Weight	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 50-65 pounds (25-29 kg), Female: 40-55 pounds (18-25 kg)
Avg. Weight	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 57.5 pounds (27 kg), Female: 47.5 pounds (21.5 kg)
Height	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 20-23 inches (52-58cm), Female: 18-21 inches (46–53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 21.5 inches (55 cm), Female: 19.5 inches (46–53 cm)

Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Australian Shepherd

Coat	Curly	Feathered
Colors	White Apricot Buff Cream	Red Blue Merle Black
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Australian Shepherd requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Australian Shepherds shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Australian Shepherd

Temperament	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Active Friendly Intelligent Loving Affectionate Good-natured Protective
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Australian Shepherd's has great intelligence.
Trainability	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Australian Shepherds are very easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	The Australian Shepherd is a highly playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.
Affection Level	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Australian Shepherds are highly affectionate dogs.
Social Needs	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Australian Shepherds are a social breed.
Barking	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Low to Average: The Australian Shepherd rarely barks.
Watchdog Ability	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best watchdogs.
Territorial	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Australian Shepherds are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Australian Shepherd has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Australian Shepherds have a higher than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Australian Shepherds are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Australian Shepherds have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds.
Apartment Friendly	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are not the best choice for an apartment lifestyle, but they don't mind being inside if you walk them several times every day.
Adaptability	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Australian Shepherds adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Tolerates Being Left Alone	Bichon Frises tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Australian Shepherds 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.
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.

Good With - Bichon Frise vs Australian Shepherd

Stranger Friendly	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are very kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Australian Shepherds are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Australian Shepherd is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Australian Shepherds are one of the best breeds for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Australian Shepherds are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Australian Shepherds are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.
Service Dog	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Not really This breed generally not used as a 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.
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.
Boat Dog	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Australian Shepherd 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.

Health Factors - Bichon Frise vs Australian Shepherd

Health Issues	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Australian Shepherd is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.
Health Problems	Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity	Allergies Cancer Cataracts Collie Eye Anomaly Deafness Detached Retina Distichiasis Drug Sensitivity Elbow Dysplasia Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Nasal Solar Dermatitis Osteochondrosis Dissecans Persistent Pupillary Membranes Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA)
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No
Energy Level	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Australian Shepherds are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Australian Shepherds need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Australian Shepherds don't need too much sleep.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	1.5 to 2.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Australian Shepherd can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.
Stinkiness	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Australian Shepherd has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Australian Shepherd is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Australian Shepherd

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	6-9 puppies, average 7
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