Bichon Frise vs Chi-Poo vs Shichon – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Chi-Poo	Shichon
Origins	Spain Belgium	United States	United States
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Group	Companion Dogs	Designer Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	46	612	307
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Other Names	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Cross between the Chihuahua and Toy or Teacup Poodle. Chi-Poos Choodle Chipoodle Poochi Poohuahua	Zuchon, Teddy Bear
Breed Type	Purebred	Cross Breed	Cross Breed
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	Not recognized by FCI.	Not recognized by FCI.	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 Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club Designer Canine Registry	American Canine Hybrid Club Designer Breed Registry Designer Dogs Kennel Club International Designer Canine Registry
Price	$700-$1000	500-1000	800-1200

General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Chi-Poo vs Shichon

Size	Small	Small	Small
Weight	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	5-20 pounds (2,5-9 kg)	10-15 pounds (5-7 kg)
Avg. Weight	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	12.5 pounds (6 kg)	12.5 pounds (6 kg)
Height	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	6-14 inches (15-36 cm)	19-21 inches (49-53 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	10 inches (25 cm)	20 inches (51 cm)

Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Chi-Poo vs Shichon

Coat	Curly	Short Long Medium	Fluffy Dense Curly Silky
Colors	White Apricot Buff Cream	Cream Brown Blue Brindle Silver Grey Fawn White Black	Apricot Cream Red White Black Gray Silver
Grooming	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Chi-Poo requires average grooming effort.	Effortless: The Shichon requires minimal grooming.
Shedding Level	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Chi-Poos are low shedders.	Shichons shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Chi-Poo vs Shichon

Temperament	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Energetic Playful Intelligent Independent Companionable Active	Affectionate Gentle Lively Playful Friendly Intelligent Loving Social
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Very smart: Chi-Poo is an excellent dog breed.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Chi-Poos are easy to train.	Shichons are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	The Chi-Poo is a playful breed.	The Shichon is a playful breed.
Sensitivity Level	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	Chi-Poos don't like an irregular daily routine, noisy household and frequent guest visits.	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.	Chi-Poos are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.	Shichons are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Chi-Poos are kinda antisocial.	Shichons need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Average: The Chi-Poo barks occasionally.	Average: The Shichon barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Chi-Poos are average watchdogs.	Shichons are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Chi-Poos are average defenders.	Shichons are extremely protective guard dogs.
Biting Potential	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Chi-Poo has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Shichon has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Chi-Poos have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Shichons have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Chi-Poos have average wanderlust potential.	Shichons have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Chi-Poos 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.	Shichons 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.
Apartment Friendly	Bichon Frises are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Chi-Poos are very apartment-friendly dogs.	Shichons 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.	Chi-Poos adapt well to lifestyle changes and different living environments.	Shichons adapt well to lifestyle changes and different 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.	Chi-Poos handle alone time quite well.	Shichons 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 - Bichon Frise vs Chi-Poo vs Shichon

Stranger Friendly	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Chi-Poos are average friendly towards strangers.	Shichons are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Chi-Poos are very kid-friendly dogs.	Shichons are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Chi-Poos are not cat-friendly dogs.	Shichons are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Chi-Poos are average friendly towards other dogs.	Shichons are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Chi-Poo is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Shichon is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Chi-Poos are one of the best breeds for elderly people.	Shichons are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Chi-Poos do best when they’re the only pet at the family.	Shichons 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 Chi-Poos are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality.	No Shichons 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 Chi-Poo breed usually doesn't like being on a boat.	Not really Shichon 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 - Bichon Frise vs Chi-Poo vs Shichon

Health Issues	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	Chi-Poos tend to have more and frequent health issues than other breeds.	The Shichon 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	Overactive tear glands Hypoglycemia Glaucoma Luxating Patella	Allergies
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-15 years	12-15 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	No	Yes
Energy Level	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Chi-Poos have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.	Shichons have an average energy level, so if you live a semi-active life, this breed can be a good choice for you.
Exercise Need	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Chi-Poos exercise need is minimal.	Shichons have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Chi-Poos sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.	Shichons sleep 12-14 hours a day as an average dog and they're not considered as a lazy breed.
Avg. daily food consumption	1/2 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.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.	Average.
Weather & Climate	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions	Prefers average to warm weather conditions
Stinkiness	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Chi-Poo has a low chance of bad smell.	Low The Shichon has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Chi-Poo is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Shichon is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Chi-Poo vs Shichon

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	2-5 puppies	3-6 puppies
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