Bichon Frise vs Border Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Border Terrier	Boykin Spaniel
Origins	Spain Belgium	England Scotland	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Hunting Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	46	92	98
Reviews	4	0	1
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Other Names	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Russian Bear Schnauzer, Munich Schnauzer, Munchener, Riesenschnauzer	Boykin, Swamp Poodle, LBD (Little Brown Dog)
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2009 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Terriers group, in the Large and medium sized Terriers section.	Not recognized by FCI.
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 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 Border Terrier Club Of America, Inc. Club Espanol De Terriers	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Continental Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale National Kennel Club North American Purebred Registry, Inc. United Kennel Club American Canine Association, Inc.
Price	$700-$1000	$1200-$1400	$800-$1000

General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Border Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel

Size	Small	Small	Medium
Weight	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Males 13-16 pounds (6-7 kg), Female: 11-14 pounds (5-6 kg)	25-40 pounds (11-18 kg)
Avg. Weight	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Males 14.5 pounds (6.5 kg), Female: 12.5 pounds (5.5 kg)	32.5 pounds (14.5 kg)
Height	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 13-16 inches (33-41 cm), Female: 11-14 inches (28-36 cm)	15-18 inches (38-46 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 14.5 inches (37 cm), Female: 12.5 inches (32 cm)	16.5 inches (42 cm)

Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Border Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel

Coat	Curly	Rough	Feathered
Colors	White Apricot Buff Cream	Blue Tan Red Grizzle Wheaten	Brown
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Border Terrier requires average grooming effort.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Border Terriers shed none to minimal.	Boykin Spaniels shed moderately.

Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Border Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel

Temperament	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Affectionate Outright Tempered Intelligent Alert Fearless Obedient	Companionable Energetic Intelligent Eager Friendly Trainable
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Smart: Border Terrier's has great intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Border Terriers are easy to train.	Boykin Spaniels are easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	Border Terriers, like any other dog breed, like playing.	Boykin Spaniels, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Border Terriers have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level	Bichon Frises are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Border Terriers are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Boykin Spaniels are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Border Terriers need for social interaction is average.	Boykin Spaniels need for social interaction is average.
Barking	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Border Terrier is a vocal breed.	Average: The Boykin Spaniel barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Border Terriers are good watchdogs.	Boykin Spaniels are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Border Terriers are extremely protective guard dogs.	Boykin Spaniels are average defenders.
Biting Potential	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Border Terrier has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Boykin Spaniel has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Border Terriers have a strong tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Boykin Spaniels 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.	Wanderlust potential of the Border Terrier is strong enough to escape from home.	Wanderlust potential of the Boykin Spaniel is strong enough to escape from home.
Prey Drive	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Border Terriers have a high impulse to chase and catch something.	Boykin Spaniels have low to an average impulse to chase and catch something like a cat or any other small aminals.
Apartment Friendly	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniels are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Border Terriers adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Boykin Spaniels 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.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.	Just like every puppy, they are prone to panic, cry, bark, whine when they left alone by their owner.
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 - Bichon Frise vs Border Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel

Stranger Friendly	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most stranger friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards strangers.
Child Friendly	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are very kid-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniels are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most cat-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Border Terriers are not the most dog-friendly dogs.	Boykin Spaniels are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Border Terrier is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Boykin Spaniel is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Border Terriers are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Boykin Spaniels are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Border Terriers usually don’t get on well with other pets.	Boykin Spaniels are generally with other pets.
Good For First Time Owners	No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	Yes Border Terriers are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	No Boykin Spaniels 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.	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.	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.	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 Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Border Terrier breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Yes Boykin Spaniel breed usually likes 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 - Bichon Frise vs Border Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel

Health Issues	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Border Terrier is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Boykin Spaniel 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	Cryptorchidism Heart Murmurs Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Malocclusions Patellar Luxation Pulmonic Stenosis Seizures	Cushing's Syndrome Elbow Dysplasia Heart Disease Heart Problems Hypothyroidism
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	14-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes	No
Energy Level	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Border Terriers have a higher energy level than other dog breeds.	Boykin Spaniels are high energy dogs.
Exercise Need	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Border Terriers have an average exercise need.	Boykin Spaniels need a lot of exercises.
Sleeping Need	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Border Terriers are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping.	Boykin Spaniels 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 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.	2 to 3 cups of a high-quality dog food a day.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	High: The Border Terrier breed has a strong tendency to overweight.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Border Terrier can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog.	Tolerates warm and cold weather.
Stinkiness	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Border Terrier has an average chance of bad smell.	Medium The Boykin Spaniel has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Border Terrier is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Boykin Spaniel is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Border Terrier vs Boykin Spaniel

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	2-5 puppies	2-8 puppies	5-7 puppies
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