Bichon Frise vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka – Which one is a better dog breed for you?

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Name	Bichon Frise	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka
Origins	Spain Belgium	Russia
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Group	Companion Dogs	Companion Dogs
Popularity Rank	46	509
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Other Names	Bichon Frise, Tenerife Dog, Bichon A Poil Frise, Bichon Tenerife, Purebred Bichon	Bolonka Zwetna, Franzuskaya Bolonka, Russian Lapdogs, Colored Lap Dog
Breed Type	Purebred	Purebred
AKC Group	Recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1972 as a Non-Sporting breed.	Not recognized by the American Kennel Club.
FCI Group	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 Rare Breed Association Dog Registry of America Inc. Foundation Stock Service
Price	$700-$1000	1500-1800

General Appearance - Bichon Frise vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Size	Small	Small
Weight	7-13 pounds (3-6 kg)	Male: 8-11 pounds (3.5-5 kg), Female: 5-9 pounds (2-4 kg)
Avg. Weight	10 pounds (4.5 kg)	Male: 9.5 pounds (3.5 kg), Female: 7 pounds (3 kg)
Height	Male: 9-12 inches (23–30 cm) Female: 9-11 inches (23-28 cm)	Male: 9-11 inches (22-37 cm), Female: 7-9 inches (18-24 cm)
Avg. Height	Male: 10.5 inches (26.5 cm) Female: 10 inches (25.5 cm)	Male: 10 inches (29.5 cm), Female: 8 inches (21 cm)

Hair & Care - Bichon Frise vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Coat	Curly	Wavy Curly
Colors	White Apricot Buff Cream	Black Gray Wolf Brown Red White
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.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas shed none to minimal.

Characteristics - Bichon Frise vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Temperament	Affectionate Playful Sensitive Cheerful Gentle Intelligent	Affectionate Friendly Loyal Social Outright Tempered Intelligent Playful
Intelligent Rank	Average: Bichon Frise's has average obedience intelligence.	Low to average: This canine intelligence is not the brightest one.
Trainability	Bichon Frises are quite easy to train.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are quite easy to train.
Playfulness	The Bichon Frise is a playful breed.	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate dogs toward their handlers.
Social Needs	Bichon Frises need a lot of social interaction.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas need a lot of social interaction.
Barking	Average: The Bichon Frise barks occasionally.	Average: The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka barks occasionally.
Watchdog Ability	Bichon Frises are average watchdogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average watchdogs.
Territorial	Bichon Frises are not the best to protect their territory.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas strongly protect their territory.
Biting Potential	Low The Bichon Frise has a low chance of biting somebody.	Low The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of biting somebody.
Mouthiness	Bichon Frises have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average tendency to nip, chew, play-bite, or herd people.
Impulse to Wander or Roam	Bichon Frises have average wanderlust potential.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have average wanderlust potential.
Prey Drive	Bichon Frises don't have an impulse to catch or chase small animals.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are very apartment-friendly dogs.
Adaptability	Bichon Frises adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Stranger Friendly	Bichon Frises are very stranger friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are stranger friendly dogs.
Child Friendly	Bichon Frises are kid-friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are kid-friendly dogs.
Cat Friendly	Bichon Frises are very cat-friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards cats.
Dog Friendly	Bichon Frises are very dog-friendly dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are average friendly towards other dogs.
Office Friendly	No Bichon Frise is not the best dog breed for office environment.	No Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is not the best dog breed for office environment.
Senior Citizens Friendly	Bichon Frises are usually recommended for elderly people.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas are usually recommended for elderly people.
Pet Friendly	Bichon Frises are one of the friendliest dog breeds.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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.
Therapy Dog	Yes This breed makes a perfect 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.
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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Health Issues	The Bichon Frise is a healthy breed, but there are certain health issues that you should check with your vet regularly.	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka 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	No set
Life Expectancy	12-15 years	12-16 years
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Hypoallergenic	Yes	Yes
Energy Level	Bichon Frises have a lower energy level than other dogs.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas have an average exercise need.
Sleeping Need	Bichon Frises like sleeping so they do sleep a lot.	Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonkas 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.	1/4 to 1 cup of high-quality dry food a day, divided into two meals.
Weight Gain Potential	Average to High.	Average.
Weather & Climate	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 Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka has a low chance of bad smell.
Drooling tendency	The Bichon Frise is a perfect example for very low drooling tendency.	The Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka is an average drooler.

Reproducibility - Bichon Frise vs Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka

Gestation Length	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.
Litter Size	2-5 puppies	1-3 puppies
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