Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Bichon Frise | Pomeranian |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 46 | 22 |
Reviews | 4 | 2 |
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Other Names | Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon | Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers |
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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 1888 as a Toy breed. |
FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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 Canadian Kennel Club Dog Registry of America Inc. 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
Price | $700-$1000 | $600-$800 |
General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian
Size | Small | Small |
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Weight | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | 3-7 pounds (1-3 kg) |
Avg. Weight | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | 5 pounds (2 kg) |
Height | Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) | 7-12 inches (18-30 cm) |
Avg. Height | Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) | 9.5 inches (24 cm) |
Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian
Coat | Curly | Fluffy |
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Colors | White Apricot Buff Cream | Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black |
Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort. |
Shedding Level | Bichon Frises are low shedders. | Pomeranians shed moderately. |
Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian
Temperament | Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent | Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable |
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Intelligent Rank | Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence. | Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed. |
Trainability | Bichon Frises are quite easy to train. | Pomeranians are easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. | Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing. |
Sensitivity Level | They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds. | 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. | Pomeranians are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction. | Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. | Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Bichon Frises are average watchdogs. | Pomeranians are average watchdogs. |
Territorial | Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory. | Pomeranians strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Pomeranians have lower than average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. |
Impulse to Wander or Roam | Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential. | Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers. |
Prey Drive | Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Pomeranians 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. | Pomeranians are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Pomeranians 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. | Pomeranians 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. |
Good With - Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian
Stranger Friendly | Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs. | Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people. | Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Pomeranians are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
Service Dog |
Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog. |
Yes This breed makes good as a service dog. |
Therapy Dog |
Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog. |
Yes This breed makes a perfect 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 Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian
Health Issues | The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Pomeranian is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. |
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Health Problems | Allergies Bladder Stones Hip Dysplasia Juvenile Cataracts Patellar Luxation Vaccination Sensitivity | Allergies Cataracts Collapsed Trachea Dry Eye Epilepsy Heat Intolerance Heatstroke Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Patellar Luxation Patent Ductus Arteriosis Seizures |
Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-16 years |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | No |
Energy Level | Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Pomeranians 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. | Pomeranians exercise need is minimal. |
Sleeping Need | Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Pomeranians 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. | Recommended daily amount: 1/4 to 1/2 cup 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 Pomeranian 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 Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian
Gestation Length | 60-64 days | 60-64 days |
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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 | 2-5 puppies |
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