Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Comparison – Which dog is better Bichon A Poil Frise or Lagotti Romagnoli?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Lagotto Romagnolo
Origins	Spain Belgium	Italy
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Group	Companion Dogs	Gun Dog
Popularity Rank	46	117
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bichon A Poil Frise Bichon Tenerife Purebred Bichon Tenerife Dog Bichon Frise	Lagotti Romagnoli Lagotto Water Dog of Romagna Romagna Water Dog
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Size and Weight Comparison

Size Which dog is bigger, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Is the Bichon Frise bigger than the Lagotto Romagnolo breed? Is a Bichon Frise smaller than a Lagotto Romagnolo?	Small	Medium
Weight Which is heavier, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 28-35 pounds (13-16 kg), Female: 24-31 pounds (11-14 kg)
Average Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 31.5 pounds (14.5 kg), Female: 27.5 pounds (12.5 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Is a Bichon Frise taller than a Lagotto Romagnolo?	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 17-19 inches (43-49 cm), Female: 14-16 inches (36-41 cm)
Average Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 18 inches (46 cm), Female: 15 inches (38.5 cm)

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Price and Availability Comparison

Price Which is cheaper, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Bichon Frise and Lagotto Romagnolo?	$700-$1000	$500-$700
Availability Which is easier to get, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Very frequent: The Bichon Frise is quite easy to get.	Frequent: The Lagotto Romagnolo is easier than average to get.

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Trainability and Intelligence Comparison

Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo smarter? Which is best? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo intelligence:	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 Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo trainability comparison. What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Bichon Frise dogs are quite easy to train. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are quite easy to train. See more.
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Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Bichon Frise dogs are average watchdogs. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good watchdogs. See more.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which is a better guard dog Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bichon Frise dogs are not the best to protect their territory. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average defenders. See more.
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Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Personality and Temperament Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo behavior/temperament comparison:	Playful Sensitive Intelligent Affectionate Gentle Cheerful	Loving Intelligent Loyal Social Trainable Cheerful
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have an average emotional level and are not the most sensitive dog breed. See more.
Most Sensitive Dog Breeds		Less Sensitive Dog Breeds
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	High: Bichon Frise dogs are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving, and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. See more.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average dogs regarding their affection level. See more.
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Social Needs Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo social needs comparison:	Bichon Frise dogs need a lot of social interaction. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are a social breed. See more.
Impulse to Wander or Roam Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Bichon Frise dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have average wanderlust potential. See more.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo? Which can be better for hunting?	Their prey drive is low. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs have a higher impulse to chase and catch something than other dog breeds. See more.
Dog Breeds With Low Prey Drive		Dog Breeds With High Prey Drive

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Activity and Playfulness Comparison

Playfulness Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo playfulness comparison:	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a playful breed. See more.
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Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. See more.	Average to High: The Lagotto Romagnolo is a vocal breed. See more.
Quiet Dog Breeds That Don't Bark		Dog Breeds That Bark The Most
Apartment Friendly Which dog is more apartment friendly Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Very house-friendly dog the Bichon Frise breed.	It is not the best choice if you want to keep them indoors, however, with careful exercise and several walks a day, they will tolerate the indoor environment, so it is possible to keep Lagotto Romagnolo indoors.
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Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Adaptability and Independence Comparison

Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	Bichon Frise dogs adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Average: Lagotto Romagnolo dogs adapt to lifestyle changes and different living environments quite okay usually.
Tolerates Being Left Alone Which dog can be left alone: Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Bichon Frise dogs tend to have separation anxiety when their owners left them alone at home because they bond very closely with them.	Lagotto Romagnolo 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 vs Lagotto Romagnolo Bite Characteristics Comparison

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

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Health and Lifespan Comparison

Health Issues Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Lagotto Romagnolo 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: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo health problems comparison:	Hip Dysplasia Patellar Luxation Allergies Vaccination Sensitivity Bladder Stones Juvenile Cataracts	Hip Dysplasia Epilepsy Elbow Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Lagotto Romagnolo should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
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Life Expectancy Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo lifespan comparison. How long do Bichon Frise and Lagotto Romagnolo breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Bichon Frise and Lagotto Romagnolo?	11-15 years The average lifespan of Bichon Frise: 13 years	14-16 years The average lifespan of Lagotto Romagnolo: 15 years
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Weather and Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Prefers average to warm weather conditions Different dogs have different preferences when it comes to weather conditions. See more.	Prefers average to cold weather conditions The Lagotto Romagnolo can adapt to well to cold weather conditions, some dogs even can be a good mountain dog. See more.

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Energy and Activity Comparison

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

Average daily food consumption Which dog eats more: Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Does the Bichon Frise breed eat more than the Lagotto Romagnolo breed?	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.
Dog Breeds That Eat A Lot
Weight Gain Potential / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High: If you don't pay attention to the Bichon Frise's weight, he can easily gain weight. See more.	Low to Average: The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low to the average risk for obesity. See more.
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Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Allergies and Grooming Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo coat comparison:	Curly	Waterproof
Colors What are the original Bichon Frise and Lagotto Romagnolo color? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo color comparison:	Cream White Buff Apricot	Black Gray Tan White Brown
Grooming Which dog is easy to maintain, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo 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.
Low-Maintenance Dog Breeds		High-Maintenance Dog Breeds
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Do Bichon Frise dogs shed more than Lagotto Romagnolo dogs?	Bichon Frise dogs are low shedders. See more.	Lagotto Romagnolo 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: Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	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 Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	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, Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Low 🔽 The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Low 🔽 The Lagotto Romagnolo has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling Tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.	The Lagotto Romagnolo is a perfect example of a very low drooling tendency. See more.

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Good With Comparison

Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bichon Frise dogs are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are generally with other pets.
Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which dog is more friendly?	Bichon Frise dogs are very stranger-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards strangers.
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Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Bichon Frise dogs are kid-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are kid-friendly dogs.
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Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo?	Bichon Frise dogs are very cat-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards cats.
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Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Can a Bichon Frise and a Lagotto Romagnolo be friends? Do Bichon Frise dogs get along with Lagotto Romagnolo dogs?	Bichon Frise dogs are very dog-friendly dogs.	Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Yes Bichon Frise dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo dogs are good for novice owners, due to their easy-going personality.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo is one of the best dog breeds for office environment
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Lagotto Romagnolos are usually recommended for elderly people.

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo 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.
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Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Bichon Frise or Lagotto Romagnolo? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. See more.	Not really This breed is generally not used as a 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.	Yes After proper training, they can excel at this kind of work.
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.
Boat and Sailor Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo?	Not really Bichon Frise breed usually doesn't like being on a boat. See more.	Yes Lagotto Romagnolo breed usually likes 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.
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.

Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size How many puppies can Bichon Frise and Lagotto Romagnolo have? Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo litter size comparison:	2-5 puppies	4-6 puppies
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Bichon Frise vs Lagotto Romagnolo Recognition Comparison

AKC Group Which dog is recognized by the AKC?	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 2015 as a Sporting breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs group, in the Water Dogs section.
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 The Bichon Frise Club Of America	American Canine Registry American Kennel Club America's Pet Registry Dog Registry of America Inc. Federation Cynologique Internationale North American Purebred Registry, Inc. Continental Kennel Club National Kennel Club

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