Bichon Frise vs Poodle – Which one is a better dog breed for you?
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Name | Bichon Frise | Poodle |
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Group | Companion Dogs | Companion Dogs |
Popularity Rank | 46 | 7 |
Reviews | 4 | 7 |
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Other Names | Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon | French Poodle, Caniche, Barbone, Chien Canne, Grosse Pudel |
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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 1887 as a Non-Sporting & Toy breed. |
FCI Group | Not recognized by FCI. | Recognized by FCI in the Companion and Toy Dogs group, in the Poodle 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. 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 Canadian Canine Registry |
Price | $700-$1000 | $1000-$1500 |
General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Poodle
Size | Small | Medium |
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Weight | 7-13 pounds (3-6 kg) | Male: 45-70 pounds (20-32 kg), Female: 45-60 pounds (20-27 kg) |
Avg. Weight | 10 pounds (4.5 kg) | Male: 57.5 pounds (26 kg), Female: 52.5 pounds (23.5 kg) |
Height | Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
Avg. Height | Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm) | 15 inches (38 cm) or more |
Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Poodle
Coat | Curly | Curly |
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Colors | White Apricot Buff Cream | Apricot Brown Gray Silver White Fawn Blue Cream Red Beige Black |
Grooming | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. | Professional: This breed needs a lot of work to keep in good condition. |
Shedding Level | Bichon Frises are low shedders. | Poodles shed none to minimal. |
Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Poodle
Temperament | Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent | Active Faithful Intelligent Alert Instinctual Trainable |
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Intelligent Rank | Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence. | Outstanding: Poodle is one of the brightest dog breeds. |
Trainability | Bichon Frises are quite easy to train. | Poodles are easy to train. |
Playfulness | The Bichon Frise is a playful breed. | The Poodle is a playful breed. |
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. | Poodles are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers. |
Social Needs | Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction. | Poodles need a lot of social interaction. |
Barking | Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally. | Average to high: The Poodle is a vocal breed. |
Watchdog Ability | Bichon Frises are average watchdogs. | Poodles are good watchdogs. |
Territorial | Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory. | Poodles strongly protect their territory. |
Biting Potential |
Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Low The Poodle has a low chance of biting somebody. |
Mouthiness | Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people. | Poodles 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. | Poodles have average wanderlust potential. |
Prey Drive | Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals. | Poodles 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. | Poodles are very apartment-friendly dogs. |
Adaptability | Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments. | Poodles 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. | Poodles 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 Poodle
Stranger Friendly | Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs. | Poodles are stranger friendly dogs. |
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Child Friendly | Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs. | Poodles are very kid-friendly dogs. |
Cat Friendly | Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs. | Poodles are cat-friendly dogs. |
Dog Friendly | Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs. | Poodles are dog-friendly dogs. |
Office Friendly |
No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
No Poodle is not the best dog breed for office environment. |
Senior Citizens Friendly | Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people. | Poodles are one of the best breeds for elderly people. |
Pet Friendly | Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds. | Poodles are usually friendly towards other pets. |
Good For First Time Owners |
No Bichon Frises are not good for novice owners, due to their stubborn personality. |
No Poodles 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. |
Yes Poodle 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. |
Health Factors - Bichon Frise vs Poodle
Health Issues | The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly. | The Poodle 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 | Addison's Disease Allergies Bloat Canine Atrial Septal Defect (asd) Cataracts Cushing's Syndrome Ear Infections Epilepsy Hip Dysplasia Hypothyroidism Legg-perthes Disease Neonatal Encephalopathy (news) Optic Nerve Hypoplasia Patellar Luxation Premature Graying Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) Runny Eyes Sebaceous Adenitis Von Willebrand's Disease |
Life Expectancy | 12-15 years | 12-15 years |
Hypoallergenic | Yes | Yes |
Energy Level | Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs. | Poodles have a higher energy level than other dog breeds. |
Exercise Need | Bichon Frises exercise need is minimal. | Poodles need quite a lot of exercise. |
Sleeping Need | Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot. | Poodles are quite energetic dogs and they don't spend to much time with sleeping. |
Avg. daily food consumption | 1/2 to 1.5 cups of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals. | 2 to 3 cups 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 | Tolerates warm and cold weather. |
Stinkiness |
Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of bad smell. |
Medium The Poodle has an average chance of bad smell. |
Drooling tendency | The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. | The Poodle is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency. |
Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Poodle
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 | 2-4 puppies |
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