Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian Comparison – Which dog is better Bichon Frise or Pom?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Pomeranian
Origins	Spain Belgium	Germany Poland
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	46	22
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Pom, Pom Pom, Deutsche Spitze, Zwergspitz, Spitz Nain, Spitz Enano, Zwers
Breed Type Which dog is purebred or crossbreed? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian breed type comparison:	Purebred	Purebred
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 1888 as a Toy breed.
FCI Group Which dog is recognized by the FCI?	Not recognized by FCI.	Recognized by FCI in the Spitz and primitive types group, in the European Spitz 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 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 Which is cheaper, Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Which is more expensive? What is the difference in price between Bichon Frise and Pomeranian?	$700-$1000	$600-$800
Availability	Very frequent	Very frequent

Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian General Appearance & Basic Info Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian size comparison:	Small	Small
Weight Which is heavier, Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian weight comparison:	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	3-7 pounds (1-3 kg)
Avg. Weight Which dog has a smaller / higher average weight?	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	5 pounds (2 kg)
Height Which is taller, Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian height comparison:	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	7-12 inches (18-30 cm)
Avg. Height Which dog has a smaller / higher average height?	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	9.5 inches (24 cm)

Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian Hair & Care Comparison

Coat / Hair Types What type of coat/fur do they have? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian coat comparison:	Curly	Fluffy
Colors What are the original Bichon Frise and Pomeranian color? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian color comparison:	White Apricot Buff Cream	Blue Gray Red Tan Brown Orange White Black
Grooming Which is easy to maintain, Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian grooming comparison:	Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition.	Average: The Pomeranian requires average grooming effort.
Shedding Level Who sheds more Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian shedding:	Bichon Frises are low shedders.	Pomeranians shed moderately.
Bath Time / Bathing Frequency Which dog should be bathed more: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	3-4 weeks More often than average.	3-4 weeks More often than average.

Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian Characteristics Comparison

Temperament Which one has a better personality? Which is a better family dog, Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian behavior/temperament comparison:	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Active Friendly Lively Sociable Extroverted Intelligent Playful Attentive Docile Trainable
Intelligent Rank Which dog has more intelligence? Is a Bichon Frise or Pomeranian smarter? Which is best? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian intelligence:	Átlagos: Átlagos intelligenciájú Bichon Frise.	Very smart: Pomeranian is an excellent dog breed.
Trainability Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian trainability comparison. What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Pomeranians are easy to train.
Playfulness Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian playfulness comparison:	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	Pomeranians, like any other dog breed, like playing.
Sensitivity Level Which dog is more sensitive? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.	They are a little bit more sensitive than other dog breeds.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate dog breed: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	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 Frise vs Pomeranian social needs comparison:	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Pomeranians need a lot of social interaction.
Barking Which dog barks more/less: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Average to high: The Pomeranian is a vocal breed.
Watchdog Ability Which is the better watchdog: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Pomeranians are average watchdogs.
Guarding Behavior / Territorial Which dog is most likely to protect its owner? Which is the best dog to use for protection?	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Pomeranians strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential Which breed of dog is most likely to bite? Biting potential comparison:	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Pomeranian has a low chance of biting somebody.
Bite Force Which bite is stronger: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.	Between 100 and 200 PSI The weakest: Dogs that have the weakest bite force below 200 PSI.
Mouthiness Which is the better dog? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian mouthiness comparison:	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 Which dog has a greater roaming instinct? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Pomeranians are not the biggest explorers.
Prey Drive Which dog has a higher prey drive? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian? Which can be better for hunting?	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 Which dog is more apartment friendly Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Bichon Frise fajta.	Kimondottan lakásbarát kutya Pomeranian fajta.
Adaptability Which dog has a higher adaptability potential? Which is the better dog?	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 Which dog can be left alone: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	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.

Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian Good With Comparison

Stranger Friendly Which dog is more stranger friendly Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Which dog is more friendly?	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly Which dog is more child/kid friendly Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are not the most kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly Which dog is more cat friendly Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are very cat-friendly dogs.
Dog Friendly Which dog is more dog friendly Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Pomeranians are average friendly towards other dogs.
Good For First Time Owners Which dog is best for first time owners: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	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 Which one could be a service dog?	Not really This breed generally not used as a service dog.	Yes This breed makes good as a service dog.
Therapy Dog Which one could be a therapy dog: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Which is better for autism?	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.	Yes This breed makes a perfect therapy dog.
Detection Dog or Sniffer Dog Which one could be a detection/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.
Office Friendly Which one fits better in the office?	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Pomeranian is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Search and Rescue Dog (SAR) Which one could be a search and rescue dog?	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.
Senior Citizens Friendly Which dog is good for elderly people?	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Pomeranians are not the best breed for elderly people.
Boat Dog Which one could be a boat dog: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	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.
Pet Friendly Which dog breeds get along well with other animals/pets?	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Pomeranians are one of the friendliest dog breeds.
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.	Not really A drafting dog or draft dog is a dog bred and used for cart pulling.

Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian Health Factors Comparison

Health Issues Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian health comparison. Which is the healthier: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	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.
Health Problems Which one has more or less genetic/health problems: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian? What are the allergies, genetic diseases and concerns for them? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian health problems comparison:	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
Veterinarian Visits Which one may need more or less veterinary visits: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	Average The Bichon Frise should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.	Average The Pomeranian should have a complete physical check-up at least once per year.
Life Expectancy Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian lifespan comparison. How long do Bichon Frise and Pomeranian breeds live? Which one has a longer lifespan/life expectancy? What is the age limit of the Bichon Frise and Pomeranian?	12-15 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian hypoallergenic comparison. Which dog is hypoallergenic or not?	Yes	No
Energy Level Who has more energy a Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian energy level comparison:	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.
Activity Requirement / Exercise Need Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian exercise need comparison. Which dog needs more activity? Which dog needs the most exercise: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Which dog needs the most walking? Which dog is the laziest?	Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal.	Pomeranians exercise need is minimal.
Sleeping Need Which one sleeps the least/most: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	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 Which dog eats more: Bichon Frise or Pomeranian? Does the Bichon Frise breed eat more than the Pomeranian breed?	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 / Prone to Obesity Which dog breed is more prone to obesity? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian weight gain potential comparison:	Average to High.	Average to High.
Weather & Climate Which dog is best for hot or cold weather: Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	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 Which dog breed smells least? Which dog smells most? Which is best, Bichon Frise or Pomeranian?	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell.	Medium The Pomeranian has an average chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency Which dog drools the most? Which dog drools the least? What's the difference between Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian?	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Pomeranian is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.

Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian Reproducibility Comparison

Gestation Length	60-64 days	60-64 days
Litter Frequency	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.	Once a year. More frequent breeding is not healthy.
Litter Size How many puppies can Bichon Frise and Pomeranian have? Bichon Frise vs Pomeranian litter size comparison:	2-5 puppies	2-5 puppies
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